Communicating Through Tense Conversations, Part 1
By: Emmy Spencer, AMFT “Rarely can a response make something better. What makes something better is connection.” -Brené Brown Communication is the most essential way we navigate our lives. We…
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Instead Of Sleep Hacking, Try These 3 Tips
Let's get real. Sleep is the most basic of biological functions. Deprive yourself of basics like food, water, exercise -- or sleep -- for 24 hours and we know which…
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How To Support Those Who Are Adopted
By: Hannah Reep, APCC Adoption is a complicated process for the adoptive parents and the adoptee alike. As an adoptee myself, I have struggled with acknowledging my story as it…
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8 Therapists Give Their Wish List For A Healthy Year
At our recent staff meeting, we talked about our client community and what we wished we could provide everyone with the magical wave of a wand. So instead of offering…
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The Name of the Well-Being Game Is: Tolerate
Brought to you by elections, football coaches, and toddlers. The word on my mind this month is tolerate. Actually, as a therapist, that word is frequently on my mind. How…
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Helping Children Manage Big Feelings
Parenting small children can be challenging. Some of the most difficult moments include tantrums, misbehavior and angry outbursts. When your child is acting out or melting down, what is their…
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Understanding The Universal 5 Personality Traits
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism Have you ever wished you could understand someone's tendencies better? Or why you struggle in certain areas when others flourish? Most modern psychologists agree…
When You’ve Got The Transition Blues
Even if you enjoy your job and love your home life, there is something difficult about returning to work after a vacation, or to school after summer — or just…
Why Pet Loss Is So Heavy And How To Cope
It has always seemed to me that it is a cruel that our animals have such short life expectancies compared with ours. We could end up saying goodbye to a…
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Depression & Anxiety: On/Off Switch or Volume Knob?
Understanding and managing depression and anxiety are the two biggest reasons that adults, students, and children seek counseling. Many people are mystified as to why we get these disorders. Sometimes…