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Couples Therapy

MINDFUL RELATIONSHIPS

Mindful partners demonstrate thoughtfulness around the partner’s needs, and adjust accordingly. Consequently, partners feel loved and cared for, and usually respond with being thoughtful in return

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Emotion

Why do we feel shame?

Shame is a complicated and often misperceived emotion that can profoundly impact our lives. It can appear as a whisper of self-doubt to the devastating belief of being incapable or unworthy. Shame manifests itself in various forms leaving the bearer feeling that they are not enough, often driven to isolate and hide away from the overwhelm and onslaught of feelings it ignites. This leads us to explore what shame is and how to discover the hidden signals and opportunities for

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Emotion

How do I overcome feeling guilty?

Guilt is an emotion that can feel like a heavy weight sitting on your heart or shoulders, leaving the carrier burdened with a sense of internal conflict. However, today we are slowing down to look at ways to get in tune with what this complicated emotion may be telling you.

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Addiction

My Therapist Recommended I See a Psychiatrist. Now What?

Beginning the journey of psychiatric care can be daunting, especially when it comes to considering medication.
Let’s debunk some common myths surrounding psychiatric medications to help ease any apprehensions and empower you to make informed decisions about your mental health treatment.

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Anxiety

How to Calm Down Anxiety

Anxiety is considered to be the most common mental health issue, with around 31% of adults in the US experiencing symptoms. Despite this, many still have difficulty regulating their anxiety when they feel it activating. Here are some tips that can help to calm anxiety, or even lessen the chances of activating symptoms.

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Anxiety

What are 5 signs you have anxiety?

Whereas stress is a natural human response to certain events
and situations, anxiety can significantly disrupt daily life, including the ability to get
adequate sleep. Though symptoms of anxiety will vary from person to person, there are some common signs of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

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Therapy

What is the Best Therapy for Anxiety?

Anxiety Disorders are considered to be one of the most common mental health illnesses in the U.S., affecting over 18% of the population ages 18 -54, according to John Hopkins Medicine. Anxiety can be general, so to clarify, it includes panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and additional phobias including agoraphobia and specific phobias).

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Social Anxiety and Shyness

How do I Control My Fear of Public Speaking

Glossophobia, the term to describe the fear of public speaking, is considered to be the most common phobia, affecting up to 75% of the U.S. population, which is surprisingly higher than the fear of death. Anxiety can be triggered by various factors, including relationships, work, or life’s unexpected events. 

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Teen Therapist

Personality Disorders in Children 

Personality disorders are complex and often misunderstood conditions that can significantly impact an individual’s life. Diagnosing these disorders in children is particularly challenging due to the dynamic nature of childhood and adolescence, and the potential for misinterpretation of symptoms. 

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