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Counseling

What Is Positive Psychology?

Positive psychology takes a proactive approach by helping people develop the skills and mindset needed to manage challenges before they become overwhelming.

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Communication

What to Do When Your Therapist Just Doesn’t Get It

Therapy is meant to be a place where you feel heard and supported by someone who understands you. Unfortunately, there may be times when you walk out of a session feeling like your therapist completely missed the point.

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Group Therapy

Pet Loss Grief: Why Losing a Pet Hurts So Deeply

Three years ago I had a dog named Herman. He was a rescue from the pound. He lived in a nice family home with two loving humans who doted on him. He was the type of dog that would stay by your side even if you were not paying attention to him. He just wanted to be close to you, in the same room as you. Herman was very much part of my life and I loved him with all

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Anxiety

Do Teens Grow Out of Social Anxiety? Helping Teens with Social Anxiety!

It’s normal for teens to get a little nervous before giving a class presentation or meeting someone new. But when those nerves become so intense that they start shaping everyday life, it might be more than just shyness. It could be social anxiety disorder.

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Anxiety

Why One Awkward Hello Feels Like the End of the World: Understanding Social Anxiety and Rejection Sensitivity

Your brain is often trying to protect you from future pain. But to make sense of the moment, it may label you as the problem. Maybe you cope with social anxiety by not seeing anyone, and as a result, you’re less likely to experience that sting of rejection again.

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