Do you wonder if we could ever get used to change in a way that causes us to not remember what it was like “before?” I know that just by looking outside in the winter – exercise might not sound as appealing as getting cozy on the couch with your pet or a good docuseries. […]
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Anxiety, Children, Depression, Treatments, WellnessFeeling work-related stress is a common feeling throughout all fields and careers, but when that stress becomes too much that it’s pouring out into other areas of your life you may be experiencing workplace burnout. Many individuals gain fulfillment from their careers, as well as spend majority of the hours of their lives at work.
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Anxiety, Depression, Professional/Work, Stress, Wellness
Have you ever wondered why it seems easier to spend forever with someone at the beginning but after a few years forever seems like…well…forever? While we want to be an old happy couple in the future sometimes that can seem unrealistic or dang near impossible. We grow and change as individuals and that can make
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Couples, Family, How To
I naturally am not a morning person. And if you are anything like me, you get annoyed easily with people who are. However, regardless of your opinions on mornings, we all have to start the day. Before we go into this deeper, take a minute to think about your morning routine. Do you stumble out
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Anxiety, How To, Stress, Wellness
Have you ever gone to work not feeling well because you were worried about getting in trouble or you know that it would put you behind in your work so you went to work anyway? If you answered yes to either question this blog is for you. It is often so difficult for us to
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Anxiety, Depression, How To, Stress, Wellness
“We can’t hate ourselves into a version of ourselves we can love.” – Lori Deschene When you think about who you are, what do you say? Is it harder to come up with positive things about yourself than things you wish were different about you? If you tend to focus on the stuff you wish
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Anxiety, Depression, WellnessAre you or someone you love avoiding social situations or events due to fear or anxiety? If so, you are not alone! Social anxiety disorder affects millions of people all over the world. However, it may sometimes take years before those suffering seek treatment. Many individuals suffer in silence, while Social Anxiety invokes havoc on
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Anxiety, Children, How To, Professional/Work, Teens
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
The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you has a lot more to do with just treating others nicely or karma. Having this principle instilled in us from an early age, we develop an understanding of how we want to be loved. Dr. Gary Chapman, the author of the
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Couples, How To
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
One of the most difficult things to manage in our relationships is our feelings of anger. In fact, it may be the most troublesome emotion to work through for all of us. We all know how much damage we do to all our relationships when we express our anger without thinking it through first, and
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Couples, Family
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, WellnessFeeling seen and understood is one of foundational cores of any relationship. If your partner understands and listens to you, that certainty can calm your anxiety; reduce conflict and promote closeness even when you disagree. “You get me” may be even more important than “I love you” in long relationships because sometimes someone can hear
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Couples, Family, How To
When we hear the word meditation, many things come to mind and the meaning of meditation varies from person to person. Merriam Webster defines meditation as “engaging in contemplation and reflection” and “engaging in mental exercise (such as concentration on one’s breathing or repetition of a mantra) for the purpose of reaching a heightened level
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Depression, How To, Stress, Wellness