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3 Unhelpful Ways of Thinking that Contribute to Anxiety and Depression
Here are the 3 cognitive distortions (which is another way of saying, “ unhelpful ways of thinking”) that contribute to our anxiety and depression) that I commonly see with individuals in my private practice. The first cognitive distortion that I commonly see is...
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5 Tips for Managing Family Conflict [video]
Today, I’m going to share with you 5 Tips for managing family conflict! School is out for the summer! The kids are home and the weather is beautiful which means lots more time for fun adventures and meaningful family time. But like many parents, maybe you find...
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How to Deal With Emotional Triggers [video]
When was the last time someone pushed your buttons, made you mad? I call that being triggered. Here are two ways you can help yourself stay in control, so the trigger doesn’t overwhelm you. We all get triggered. Things people do or say will trigger us. Things that...
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How To Face Your Fears And Change [Video]
Were you afraid of the dark when you were a child? I was. I remember the terror that accompanied my parents saying good night followed by the click of the light switch. My world was plunged into pure blackness, softened only by the lazy yellow light of a night light;...
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Why Men Don’t Go to Counseling [Video]
Going to a therapist can seem to strike at the core of how we see ourselves as men. After all, to appear dependent on another person isn’t what men aspire to. And unfortunately, our culture supports this idea. Yet, some of us are simply slow processors and could...
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The Number One Problem Couples Struggle With [Video]
We have no idea what the real enemy is in our relationships and therefore we’re not sure where to even start. When a couple enters marriage counseling it is often a last resort. You have tried everything else that you can think of. And “if counseling can't ‘fix’ this...
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How To Know You’re Isolating [Video]
I help adolescent girls and their families, who are hurting, angry, and struggling to find their way through life's challenges, to create real and lasting change. (Visit Hannah's Profile) Call for Free Consultation Our Best Ideas On: Relationships, Connecting, &...
How to Promote Emotional Balance in Your Family
Self-regulation is making quite a splash in the academic and child development worlds. Maybe you’ve seen your child practicing a mindfulness activity from school involving squeezing imaginary oranges in their hands while they take deep breaths. Or maybe you are...
Building a Shared Experience During the Busy Times
How busy are you these days? If you are like most adults in a committed relationship, you are probably juggling work with many other responsibilities, such as school, a second job, parenting, or serving as a caregiver to aging family members. Staying healthy and...
3 Ways to Address Stress in Your Life
You know the feeling. You wake up in the morning and already feel like you are behind. Your heart and your thoughts are racing. During the day when a friend or co-worker asks how you are doing, you reply, “I’m overwhelmed.” You are stressed. Most stress is born in the...
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