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Time Confetti: Why You Feel Like You Have No Time — And Also Like You Waste It

If this month feels unusually scattered and exhausting, you may be experiencing what author Brigid Schulte calls “time confetti." This describes time throughout a modern day broken into tiny fragments of…

By Loyal Blue Counseling May 18, 2026Anxiety, Habit & Time Management, News & Research, Self-Help, Students, Uncategorized

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When Other People’s Problems Become Your Problems

Taking on other people’s problems is rarely a conscious decision. It starts as “just listening,” briefly becomes “just helping,” and then somehow shows up in your brain at 2 a.m.…

By Loyal Blue Counseling April 22, 2026Anxiety, Parenting, Relationships, Self-Help, Students

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The Missing Ingredient In Every Goal You’ve Abandoned: Discomfort Tolerance

We live in a world built to eliminate discomfort. Hunger, boredom, uncertainty, even mild inconvenience can be erased with a few taps on a screen. I recently read devoured Michael…

By Loyal Blue Counseling January 14, 2026Anxiety, DBT, Depression, Parenting, Self-Help, Students, Uncategorized

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You Belong Here: Navigating Imposter Syndrome in College

Feeling Like You Don’t Belong at College? You’re Not Alone Starting college is exciting—but it can also stir up anxiety and self-doubt. You move into your dorm, start classes, and…

By Loyal Blue Counseling October 10, 2025Anxiety, CBT in Action, Depression, Self-Help, Students, Uncategorized

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Why Avoiding Anxiety Only Makes It Stronger

How CBT Therapy Can Help Break Anxiety's Cycle “What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” – Erin Hanson Anxiety often shows up like that first…

By Loyal Blue Counseling September 10, 2025Anxiety, CBT in Action, Parenting, Self-Help, Students, Uncategorized

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Stop Doomscrolling & Overthinking: 3 CBT Tips for Anxiety in Berkeley & Lafayette

Overthinking Again? How CBT Helps with Anxiety and Emotional Burnout If you're dealing with anxiety, overthinking, or late-night doomscrolling — whether you're a student in Berkeley or a parent in…

By Loyal Blue Counseling August 21, 2025Anxiety, CBT in Action, Habit & Time Management, Insomnia, Parenting, Self-Help, Students, Uncategorized

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4 Lessons From The Playing Field From A Lafayette Therapist

As child and family therapists based in Berkeley and Lafayette, CA — and as parents, coaches, and longtime baseball fans — we see how youth sports offer powerful opportunities for…

By Loyal Blue Counseling June 25, 2025CBT in Action, DBT, Parenting, Relationships, Self-Help, Students, Uncategorized

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Motivational Interviewing for Parents: A Therapist’s Guide to Reduce Power Struggles With Your Teen

Do conversations with your teen ever feel like a battle, where every word seems to push them further away? Whether you are trying to support your teen through academic or…

By Loyal Blue Counseling April 15, 2025Parenting, Relationships, Students, Uncategorized

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Friendship and Mental Health: How To Cultivate Meaningful Relationships

Friendship tips we wish we'd learned sooner. Learn more about modern relationships and how to navigate them.

By Loyal Blue Counseling March 17, 2025News & Research, Relationships, Self-Help, Students, Uncategorized

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Understanding Sensitive Kids: Strengths and Challenges

It's common to hear parents describe their child as "sensitive." But what does that really mean? Sensitivity is a child's ability to deeply feel and perceive emotions, both their own…

By Loyal Blue Counseling January 15, 2025Parenting, Students, Uncategorized