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Communicating Through Tense Conversations, Part 2

By: Emmy Spencer, AMFT Last month, we began reflecting on the communication skills needed to navigate conflict. We identified four key steps that can help get to the other side…

By Loyal Blue Counseling May 10, 2023Parenting, Relationships, Self-Help, Uncategorized

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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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling April 10, 2023CBT in Action, DBT, Parenting, Relationships, Self-Help, Uncategorized

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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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling February 16, 2023Parenting, Relationships, Uncategorized

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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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling January 16, 2023Anxiety, CBT in Action, Depression, Habit & Time Management, News & Research, Parenting, Relationships, Self-Help, Students

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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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling November 18, 2022Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Self-Help

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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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling October 13, 2022Parenting

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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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling September 14, 2022News & Research, Parenting, Relationships, Self-Help

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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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling August 15, 2022Anxiety, Depression, Habit & Time Management, Parenting, Self-Help, Students

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Two Favorite Ways To Beat Burnout

With all the back and forth of expectations and effort the past two years, “burnout” has become a buzzword worthy of its overuse. Those experiencing burnout are also more likely…

By Loyal Blue Counseling April 25, 2022Anxiety, Covid, Depression, News & Research, Parenting, Self-Help, Students

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Adults: It’s Time To Pay Attention To Your Own Lives

“Character — the ability to accept responsibility for one’s own life — is the source from which self-respect springs.” — Joan Didion, UC Berkeley ’56. With inspiration from the acclaimed…

By Loyal Blue Counseling January 27, 2022Covid, Habit & Time Management, Parenting