It is challenging for us when we have a loved one facing a difficult problem. Many people want to jump in and “rescue’ them and help them solve it. From a brain based perspective we have what are called mirror neurons (these fire when we experience an emotion and similarly when we see others experiencing […]
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By Guest Writer Julia Mitchell As life’s stressors increases, safeguarding mental wellness becomes increasingly complex, yet this challenge also presents the opportunity for inventive strategies for mental health care. Venturing beyond traditional avenues opens up a treasure trove of creative methods that nurture inner peace and enhance life’s richness. This guide encourages the embrace of
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It is that time of year again! The gym is filled with those hopeful to lose weight, eat healthier and increase exercise. Many resolutions are made in January to improve your life but unfortunately the average life span of a new years resolution is six weeks. Making lifestyle changes is tough as it requires moving
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We have all been guilty of making fitness goals we can’t keep. As time wears on, and the weeks turn into months, our dedication starts to decline. This year, make a plan to help yourself stick to your goals all year long. Here are four tips to being able to do just that. Be realistic
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As a therapist, I often work with people who struggle to manage their anxiety on a day-to-day basis. They’re often hard-working people juggling the competing demands of work, school, and relationships. They are often perfectionists and keep themselves so busy that they often forget to care their mental health. They worry about letting people down—their
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The options for therapy have greatly increased in the past 10 years. There are so many more theoretical options, modalities and types of therapy out there. This can make it a bit confusing and overwhelming if you are looking for help with an issue you face. In my over 25 years of providing Counseling and
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You might be in therapy for a while and then begin to wonder is it helping? Or am I making progress at all? This can be a question that can pop up and make you wonder if it is making a difference. I find most clients I see struggle at times to see their progress
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Everybody has an inner critic. One that will chime in when you make a mistake “hey you should’ve known better” or try to over prepare you “you need to do it this way or its wrong” and sometimes it will get nasty “what an idiot you are!.” This probably sounds familiar. The majority of the
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It’s looking like it could be a bit of a challenging fall and winter. However, there’s a lot you can do to make sure you manage to look and feel your best despite the stress. Finding ways to feel good about yourself can go a long way toward helping make a difficult time that much
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I am often asked by clients who have a look of frustration in their eyes, “how much longer is therapy going to take?” It is very common for clients to be frustrated with the therapy process when they seek help for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it feels like an uphill battle. Many see improvements for
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