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What “I Feel” Statements Are and Why They Matter in Relationships

How we communicate in relationships is important to the health and strength of the connection between two people. A foundational tool of communication is the “I feel” statement. But what actually is an “I feel” statement and how does it work? If in relationships you are navigating recurring conflicts, emotional distance, or difficulty understanding each…
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A Breathing Exploration to Help You Stress Less Starting Today

What’s the Connection Between Your Breath and Your Stress Response? Certain breath practices and meditations are proven to aid in handling stress. Breath is inherently connected to our nervous system and our energy. Inhalations are like slightly pressing a gas pedal while exhalations are like slightly pressing the brake pedal. Because of this, exploring patterns…
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Tips to Help Calm and Manage Anxiety

Tips to Help Calm and Manage Anxiety

Many of us experience anxiety on a regular basis. Anxiety can show up in various ways and times and sometimes at really inconvenient moments! Most individuals can identify with the physical and emotional symptoms that can be associated with anxiety, such as feeling overwhelmed, unable to think clearly, feeling panicky, shortness of breath, racing heart,…
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Raising Queer Children

Raising Queer Children: Thoughts for Parents

Being a parent of an LGBTQ+ child is a very meaningful and sometimes delicate role to play. Coming out is a lifelong process for people who are gay, lesbian, transgender, queer, etc. that consists of exploration, understanding, and then sharing their identity with others. Playing the role of a parent can sometimes be stressful as…
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The Neuroscience of Trauma

The Neuroscience of Trauma

The brain is the most evolved, intricate, and sensitive organ in our bodies. Its role in survival is absolutely crucial, and it can also leave us feeling dysregulated. The way our brains process and integrate stressful situations is complicated so it is important to highlight how trauma impacts the brain’s structures.  In the therapeutic world,…
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Distraction Versus Avoidance – What is the difference?

Distraction Versus Avoidance – What is the difference?

Many people struggle with procrastinating and the act of avoiding something in their lives. Whether it is big or small, often clients come in for therapy identifying “avoidance” as one of their main coping skills when they are stressed or distressed. They often come in for therapy because this coping skill is no longer working…
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Self-Care and Mindfulness

Self Care and Mindfulness seem to be the buzz words were here these days in the self help and therapy world. Do you know what self care really means? Or what it may mean to you? Self-care is intentionally taking care of your “self” and who you are. It is giving yourself the time, love,…
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Another Look at Healing, LLC – Gaithersburg Counseling Center Moved!

Come by and check out our new office in Gaithersburg, MD!!! We move into a beautiful new suite.We are now offering daytime, evening and weekend counseling for individual, couples, family and group therapy. We help children, teens and adults live happier, healthier lives! Contact me for more information at Admin@HealingLLC.com or 240-274-5680 or visit our…
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Quiz: How much do you know about sleep?

Quiz published by: NIH Medline Plus Summer 2007 Issue: Volume 2 Number 3 Pages 18 – 19. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ Use this brief, time-saving questionnaire to help determine how much you know about sleep and to learn a few new facts. TRUE OR FALSE ? _____1. Sleep is a time when your body and brain shut down…
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