Picture this: You’re standing at the edge of a diving board – the high one. You’ve climbed up here, step by step, fueled by a dream. But now, looking down into the waters far below, doubt whispers, “What if you can’t?” That’s the moment – the exact point where dreams either take flight or tumble. […]
It’s totally normal to feel nervous before your free consultation! Finding a good therapist can be challenging, intimidating, and stressful. We hope to make it an empowering and comforting experience. At Blossom, you can book a free consultation directly on our website. This initial meeting usually lasts up to 30 minutes and gives you an
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Getting Started, Therapy
We are the product of our everyday habits. What we do and how we do influences everything, from our personality to our productivity. But… we all have bad habits that use up our valuable time and energy. If you find yourself feeling exhausted or depressed seemingly out of nowhere, a great place to start is
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Depression, Stress, Wellness
A calm down kit is a fantastic tool for easing big emotions for all ages. What you put in your calm down kit is ultimately your choice, and I have some suggestions for you to get started! When to use Calm down kits are perfect for encouraging you to calm down from a big emotion.
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Children, Depression, How To, Stress, Wellness
“Why can’t I remember anything?!” We all misplace our keys or forget why we went into the other room sometimes, but if you’re finding this happens to you more often than you’d like, you may think you’re experiencing problems focusing. But oftentimes, these are signs of poor working memory. Tangent time. I originally was going
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Children, Depression, How To, Stress, Wellness
Happy New Year, Happy New Decade, And, Here’s to a Happy and Healthy New YOU! This time of year, we often reflect on the past year, planning ahead for the year to come. We may make resolutions about changes we want to make internally and externally in our daily lives. So, how do we do
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How To, Professional/Work, Stress, Wellness
The silent struggle. The club that no one wants to join. One that feels isolating and lonely despite the fact that everyone will experience it at some point in time. Grief… it’s such a heavy word. And its process is so individualized that it’s understandable how those feelings of isolation and loneliness can arise. Everyone
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Depression, Grief, How To
Coloring books are super popular right now, and for good reason! The act of coloring provides nostalgia for simpler times in our lives and creates a sense of relaxation through in-the-moment awareness and keeping our hands busy! Mindful coloring asks you to focus on how you choose and apply color in a design to bring
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Anxiety, Children, Depression, How To, Journals, Stress, Teens, Wellness
Although we often say, “It takes a village,” many parents are left feeling isolated and overwhelmed with the struggles their kids and family are facing. #MomLife (and #DadLife) trend on social media, giving the illusion of connection to (and support from) other parents – lamenting in tantrums, and sharing frustrations, silly stories, and cute videos. Despite
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Children, Therapy
Hypnosis is a state of focused attention and control, often described as a trance or altered state of consciousness. It is a natural state of mind and body connection that bypasses your thinking mind (conscious mind) and taps into the inner resources of your subconscious mind. Your subconscious mind is limitless. It stores everything –
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Anxiety, Children, Depression, Professional/Work, Stress, Teens, Therapy, Treatments
Certified AutPlay providers treat children and families through a natural, play therapy-based approach that is both therapist-led and parent-led. This collaborative model combines play therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and relationship development to assist children and adolescents in gaining needed skills and abilities. AutPlay Therapy Addresses Improvement in the Following Areas: Emotional Regulation Ability Social Skills
We all have the right to express ourselves as long as we do it in a respectful way. Assertiveness is a communication style that helps us express ourselves in a direct, honest manner while respecting the rights and dignity of others. Assertive people ask for what they want; they speak up to express their needs
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Anxiety, Couples, Depression, Family, Parenting, Professional/Work, Stress, Teens, Therapy, Treatments
Have you ever had a conversation that left you feeling like you just went ten rounds in an emotional boxing ring, yet somehow, you ended up apologizing? Welcome to the world of narcissistic conversations. Narcissists are known for their charming yet manipulative nature, often weaving a web of confusion with their words. Identifying the key
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We’re all familiar with the physical benefits of fitness and exercise, but did you know that your emotional and mental health improve with exercise, too? Historically, the mind, body, and spirit were treated as separate entities. As we’ve progressed with research, we now know that these are intertwined, and treating one component will absolutely have
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Anxiety, Nutrition, Stress, Therapy, Treatments, Wellness
Getting teens to talk can be hard work! Talking about problems directly can seem scary, confusing, or embarrassing. A lot of teens hate the idea of talking to adults, and this may leave them (and their parents) feeling like therapy may not be the best way to help. Boy, do we have news for you!
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Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Stress, Teens, Therapy, Treatments