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Cures for the Common Relationship Cold
All relationships go through a “relationship cold” at some point. A time where something has invaded the relation to make it sick. Relationships get sick over a variety of issues (money, children, communication, mental health challenges, safety, feeling unappreciated, and … Continue reading
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Helping Family or Friends who have Bipolar Disorder
Educating yourself on bipolar disorder and how to help someone with bipolar disorder can make all the difference to the person you care about and yourself. You can help by learning about the illness, offering support, keeping track of symptoms, … Continue reading
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Dealing with Anxiety
We live in uncertain times. Everything from our jobs and the economy, our health, the climate, and our personal lives are in a constant state of change. The response, not surprisingly, is often a major spike in worry or anxiety … Continue reading
Activities that Singles Can Do On Valentine’s Day
By Lisa Mueller, BA Psychology Intern 1) Surprise a child. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our daily chores that we forget that children need to be remembered too. Teenagers often feel left out on Valentine’s Day. Making someone … Continue reading
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The Ability to Forgive
You may think that forgiving a person who has wronged you in some way means what was said or done to you is ok. This way of thinking causes many to hold on to unforgiveness for extended periods of time … Continue reading
Exercise Can be a Preventative Activity in Depression.
by Crystal Bradshaw, LAPC Depression is caused by an imbalance of the chemicals in our brain called neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters contribute to our feelings of well-being, and when there is a decrease of these neurotransmitters we can be left with feelings … Continue reading
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Tagged biking, decrease depression, depression, exercise, mental health, walking, yoga
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Reduce Back to School Stress and Anxiety
The next wave of children and adolescents are experiencing a new school year this month. While starting a new school year can be stressful on parents it can also be a stressful time for children. New schools, … Continue reading
Posted in School, Stress Management
Tagged anxiety, education, elementary school, grades, high school, middle school, parents, school, stress, teachers
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Stress of Motherhood: The “S” on Your Chest
When the “S” on Your Chest Stands for STRESS (How it affects your children and ways to handle it!) By Camille McDaniel, LPC, NCC, CPCS Wife, Sister, Friend, Aunt, Employee, Employer, Bottle Warmer, Diaper Changer, House Cook, Tear Wiper, Taxi … Continue reading
Posted in Stress Management
Tagged anxiety, motherhood, parenting, parents, relaxation, stress, stress management
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How to Strengthen Family Communication and Relationships
Our lives are filled with so many activities, each one demanding our undivided attention. Work, school, friends, social activities, Twitter updates, Facebook… In the midst of these activities, how much time do you make for family, children, and/or significant others? … Continue reading
TOP 5 Reasons to Invest in Seeing a Therapist
Who hasn’t experienced hard times, when they were feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Many of us have learned different ways of resolving those overwhelming feelings. Retail therapy anyone? Food? Work more? Drinking? Lashing out at others? Depending on … Continue reading
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Tagged addictions, anger management, anxiety, communication, depression, fear, grief, mental health, psychology, solutions, therapist, therapy
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