The demands of daily life can make it difficult to take care of yourself. We often see ads or social media posts alluding to self-care as spa days and long baths. While those things can be an important part of taking care of yourself, they are not the only ways to practice self-care. Dialectical Behavior […]
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We have been living with the reality of Covid-19 here in the US for just over 2 years. There are many memories that don’t have an exact date, they are simply referred to as “before the pandemic” or as occurring after March 2020. Mask mandates have been dropped in many locations, including public schools. There
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The teen years can be difficult for both an adolescent and the adults who care about them. Teenagers are experiencing physical changes, awakening to sexual interests, developing their own opinions, beliefs and identity, considering future plans, and navigating social interactions. All of this may be occurring while also trying to balance academics, extracurricular activities, and
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You pay for your insurance benefits to help cover your healthcare expenses, and you wonder why a mental health provider doesn’t accept insurance for services. I invite you to read on for more insight on my reasons, both personal and professional, for choosing to be a self-pay provider. For anyone who wants/needs to utilize their
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If you haven’t read my posts about the “too much” messages folks get from childhood, adolesence, religion, and/or relationships, you may want to check those out before reading this one. Messages of being “too much” are everywhere. The previous posts in this series include examples of how people say things directly to let you know
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A short clip of a popular pastor in conservative, evangelical Christian circles recently made the internet rounds. In this clip, he states “deconstruction… and leaving the faith has become some sort of sexy thing to do.” I am someone who has firsthand experience of spiritual abuse and the deconstruction and healing work entailed in rebuilding
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Our relationships with others can play a large role in how we view ourselves and how we show up in the world. We receive messages throughout life from those important to us. Sometimes these messages come from direct statements, and other times they are inferred from a look or a comment. The messages from those
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Spirituality is an area of deep intimacy and vulnerability for many folks. This can take a variety of forms, from structured religious gatherings to solo treks in nature. Many folks whose spiritual journey has included more structured settings have received messages of being “too much.” These messages may have come from a variety of sources,
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Folks often think of therapy or counseling as one person, or perhaps a couple or family, interacting with a licensed mental health professional in an office or via telehealth. What about therapy that involves a group? What comes to mind when you hear/read the words “group therapy”? If you’re basing your image on portrayals in
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What are the songs that most define your life, the ones that take you right back to a memory? It’s quite likely those are songs from your adolescence. Teens’ brains are primed to experience things intensely and to be impacted by those experiences. That goes for everything from music to interacting with peers to the
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