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What No One Tells You About Betrayal Trauma

Betrayal in a relationship, whether with a friend, family member, or intimate partner, can be so damaging to the betrayed partner that it can cause symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. These symptoms can include, but aren’t limited to, Nightmares Hyper-vigilance Numbing Withdrawal from others Agitation/irritability Self-destructive behaviors Flashbacks Insomnia Persistent thoughts, both […]

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Anxiety, Couples, Depression, Family, Grief, Stress

Adding More Mindfulness Into Your Life

Let’s talk about mindfulness. When I ask a new client if they’ve heard of mindfulness, a common answer I get is, “I’ve heard of it, but what exactly is it?” By definition, Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive

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Anxiety, Depression, How To, Stress, Therapy, Treatments

Why Acceptance is Good for Difficult Emotions

Why Acceptance Is a Superpower for Navigating Hard Emotions

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough credit in the emotional toolkit: acceptance. Not the kind of acceptance that means giving up or brushing things under the rug. We’re talking about the type of acceptance that creates space for your emotions, helps you breathe through the hard stuff, and lets you start moving forward—even

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Anxiety, Children, Depression, How To, Stress, Teens

Five Hacks for Your ADHD Brain

Think about what made you choose to read this blog post. What makes these decisions for us, these every day decisions that we don’t even really think about? Easy answer is, our brains. And some brains have ADHD. Our brains are so amazingly complex. New synapses can be created, ingrained as patterns after lots of

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Children, How To, Professional/Work, Teens

Four Truths About Premarital Counseling

When you are in the blissful period before you get married, busy with all the wedding plans and imagining your wonderful future together, it may seem like seeking couples counseling would be the last thing you should be doing. However, studies have shown that successful premarital counseling decreases the likelihood of divorce by 50 percent.

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Couples, Therapy, Treatments

Five Easy Steps to End the Homework Battles

The kids are back in school! 🎉 *happy dance* But, parents, does this sound familiar? “Did you do your homework?” “No, I don’t have any.” “I did it in school.” Perhaps these are true answers, but more often than not, if they sound too good to be true, they usually are. Maybe your child will

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Children, Family, How To, Parenting

How to Move Through Grief

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

Getting the Most Out of Marriage Counseling

Your marriage is in trouble and you have decided to seek the assistance of a marriage counselor. You have done all the research to find a good therapist for the two of you and taken the courageous first step by setting up your first appointment. Now what? How can you make sure that you get

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Couples, Family, Therapy, Treatments

How to Keep Your Sanity with Mindful Coloring

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

5 Myths About Children’s Therapy

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

How Hypnotherapy Can Be Your Secret Weapon for Success

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

AutPlay Therapy

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

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Anxiety, Children, Depression, Family, Parenting, Stress, Teens, Therapy, Treatments

Assertiveness Training and How It Can Help You

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

Strengthen Your Relationship and Make Your Partner Feel Loved

Do you remember when you were first dating your partner? You paid attention to what they said, looking for clues as to what was going on in their lives and what was important to them. Now, years later, it’s easy to put your partner’s needs on the back burner as you navigate the busy-ness of

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Anxiety, Couples, Family, How To, Stress

The Narcissist’s Favorite Lines: Unpacking the Language of Manipulation

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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