Loss is a universal human experience, but when we think of grief, our minds often go straight to the loss of a loved one. While mourning the death of someone we care about is undoubtedly profound, it’s important to recognize that grief extends far beyond the boundaries of death. There are many types of losses […]
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Grief
Gaslighting isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s a subtle but powerful form of emotional manipulation that can leave deep psychological scars. Often, people who experience gaslighting don’t realize it’s happening until the effects are already woven into their mental and emotional well-being. It’s like living in a funhouse of distorted mirrors where your sense of reality
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Anxiety, Compassion, Depression, Gaslighting, Mental Health, Therapy
It can be a tricky dynamic: as our parents age, we might notice them needing more support, advice, or even care. Maybe they call you for help navigating technology or managing their finances, or perhaps they seem to rely on you for emotional reassurance more than you expected. It’s natural to want to help the
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Boundaries, Family, How To, Parenting
Title: Delayed Traumatization: Navigating the Uncharted Waves of Past Wounds Introduction: Hello, dear readers! Today, we’re diving into the intriguing topic of delayed traumatization. Sometimes, the impact of traumatic experiences may not surface immediately, leaving us feeling puzzled and overwhelmed when old wounds resurface unexpectedly. In this blog, we’ll explore what delayed traumatization is, its
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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.
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
Real talk: being a teen girl is tough. Between social media, school stress, and figuring out who they are, confidence doesn’t always come easy. And while you’d do anything to see your daughter shine, sometimes all that encouragement can feel (to her) like… pressure. So how do you support your teen girl’s confidence in a
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If you live with ADHD, you’ve probably heard the same story on repeat: “You’re too distracted. Too messy. Too forgetful. Too much.” But here’s the truth: ADHD isn’t a flaw. Your brain is wired differently—and different doesn’t mean broken. It means you need tools, strategies, and support that fit the way your brain actually works.
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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
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
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