Practicing Mindfulness
Many of us have heard about the benefits of mindfulness…so much so that we can get tired of hearing about it! While we’ve all heard…
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Self-Compassion? I Hardly Know Her
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of self-compassion? Was it something along the lines of: “Yikes, I haven’t had that…
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What’s for Dinner? And Other Ways to Focus on Your Own Needs for a Change!
It’s almost dinner time. The age old question surfaces, “What do you want to do for dinner tonight?” Ugh. There it is. We all know…
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Managing Stress Proactively: How Full Is Your Bucket?
By Rebecca Stearns, LPC Have you ever noticed that sometimes, the smallest inconvenience can bring you to tears? One small thing goes wrong, and we…
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Want to be a better parent? Go play tennis.
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC If there’s one demographic group I most feel for right now, it’s parents of young children: stay-at-home moms, as well…
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But First, Coffee! Creating Morning Self-Care Routines
It’s still dark out. The bed is warm. The covers are comfy. The dog or cat is cuddled at your feet. You hit the snooze…
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Worried about Poor Sleep? Counseling Could Help
Insomnia is a concern that comes up often in therapy. In fact, one in three people have difficulty sleeping at least one night per week.…
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Five Books That Transformed My Life
When I was younger, I enjoyed reading all genres of books from mystery and adventure to historical fiction and biographies. No topic was off limits,…
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Under Pressure? Learn to Let Go
I recently listened to Under Pressure, the song by David Bowie and Queen, and it dawned on me how accurately it depicts the feeling of…
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Finding Myself, with Russell Brand
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Standing in line at Starbucks, I glanced at a guy sitting near the window and did a double-take: Holy cow!…
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Living a Values-based Life
Did you know that examining your values can change your life? In recent years, mental health practitioners have become increasingly aware of the importance of…
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