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Music: Its Effects on Your Mood & Brain

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We all love music, and its versatility means there’s something for everyone. Regardless of the genre, music makes us feel good. It’s there for us during difficult times like death or break-ups, and it’s there for us in extraordinary times, and is key to any celebration. If you are wondering why music has that effect…
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Color Psychology: The Effects of Color

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Color psychology is the study of the effects that colors have on human behaviors and emotions. There have been many experiments with color since its discovery in 1666 by Sir Issac Newton. How does color affect your mood? Let’s take a deeper dive into color psychology.  Color affects on Mood Color plays more of an…
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What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a progressive and fatal brain disease associated with traumatic and repeated TBI’s or Traumatic Brain Injuries. These TBI’s include concussions or repeated blows to the head. There is no current cure for CTE, and the diagnosis can only be determined after death.  What we know There is no cure for CTE,…
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What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

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What is OCD? OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a common and chronic disorder that can be long-lasting. A person has uncontrollable, recurring thoughts they obsess over or behaviors that he or she feels an urge to repeat over and over. These thoughts and images trigger intense distress for the individual. If you know someone…
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What is Anxiety?

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Anxiety is a relatively common mental health disorder in the United States. We all experience anxiety, and for most, it’s a quick experience that some may or may not notice. However, it can be debilitating for others who encounter it more intensely and frequently. It can hold people back from living their lives fully.  What…
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What is Impulse Control Disorder?

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Adult Counseling, Uncategorized
Everyone acts on impulse sometimes. We buy something without thinking, or act irrationally towards someone or a situation. However, individuals with Impulse Control Disorder can not control their behavior and motivations. It is a psychological condition in which an individual is impaired of their ability to conduct repetitive behavior, poor or problematic behavior, or acting…
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Choosing the Right Therapist

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Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Child Counseling, Neurofeedback, Teen Counseling, Testing & Assessment, Tips, Uncategorized
Choosing the right therapist is an important decision. What should you look for in a therapist? How do you decide who is right? Are you comfortable? These are all fundamental questions you should ask yourself and research before committing to sitting down with someone regularly.  Getting Started If you’re searching online for a therapist, going…
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Toxic Environments

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A toxic environment is a place or behavior that deteriorates your happiness, health, or wellbeing. These environments can often be places like home, work, or behavior from an individual, including yourself. If you feel dread or a weight on your shoulders when you are at a specific place or around a particular individual, you may…
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Ultimatums in Relationships

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An ultimatum is an “or else” option given to you by your partner that is followed by some type of consequence. Some people believe that ultimatums in relationships are a good thing, however, they are detrimental to your relationship and can leave you feeling pressured or trapped. When ultimatums are given, it forces you or…
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Teen Anger: Tips for Parents

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When teens are experiencing anger, it’s more than likely due to the inability to express their feelings properly. There are many things that contribute to young people expressing anger, but it has been found that most experiencing these behaviors are dealing with something emotional and not knowing how to manage those emotions. If you notice…
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How to Start New Habits and Stop Old Ones

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Neurofeedback, Uncategorized
Habits are behavior that has become reflexive over time and often are a triggered response. It’s been found that habits start with psychological behavior called a “habit loop” which takes place in three parts. The first part is the trigger which causes us to begin to form the habit behavior. Then comes the continued routine…
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Productivity Tips

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Staying focused is one of the harder parts of being proactive with your daily tasks. There are so many distractions all around us. Many people find themselves trying to multitask which is not productive and may diminish the quality of their work. These tips are sure to help get you on track and keep you…
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Mindfulness Exercises

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Mindfulness is the act of being in-tune with your thoughts, emotions, and body state as they relate to the present moment.  Practicing mindfulness can be extremely useful to maintaining your mental health– being in touch with your inner self gives you the tools to recognize negative emotions, as well as identify the cause and respond…
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