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calm 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 and raising queer children can…
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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 through the neuroscience of…
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distraction versus avoidance

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

Self-Care and Mindfulness seem to be the buzz words 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, and attention to…
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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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feng

Spring Cleaning – How to Incorporate Feng Shui into your Life.

Have you ever wondered if there is a relationship between layout or design of your home and your life? The old Chinese art called Feng Shui was created thousands of years ago and meant to improve people’s lives by creating the right energy flow at home. Chinese people used laws of astronomy and geography and…
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