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May 15, 20203 min read

Why You Might Feel Worse After Your Therapy Session

Whether if you just left your first session or have been speaking with a therapist for a some time, there will be times when you feel...

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How To Lessen Anxiety Before Your First Therapy Session

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May 8, 20204 min read

How To Lessen Anxiety Before Your First Therapy Session

It’s understandable to feel anxious and nervous when speaking to a therapist for the first time. But, to help put your mind at ease so...

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50 Anxiety and Stress Quotes To Help You Calm Down and Cope

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May 1, 20205 min read

50 Anxiety and Stress Quotes To Help You Calm Down and Cope

Whether if you’re struggling with an anxiety disorder or just going through a stressful period, anxiety can freeze you in fear. But,...

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Apr 24, 20204 min read

5 Ways To Become More Empathetic

As explained by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkely, the term “empathy is “used to describe a wide range of experiences....

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Apr 17, 20205 min read

8 Ways to Overcome Fear

Whether if it’s fear of failure, rejection, or getting sick, fear can be so crippling that it prevents us from reaching our full...

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6 Ways to Support Your Children During The COVID-19 Crisis

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Apr 10, 20204 min read

6 Ways to Support Your Children During The COVID-19 Crisis

With the disruption of daily life and so much uncertainty, it’s only natural for you and your children to struggle with your mental...

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How to Get the Most Out of Online Therapy Sessions

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Apr 2, 20203 min read

How to Get the Most Out of Online Therapy Sessions

Whether if you’re social distancing or it’s just more convenient because of your location or schedule, online therapy has become...

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Mar 27, 20202 min read

What Is Teletherapy?

Have you heard of teletherapy? You probably have. But, did you know that it’s been around since the 90s? Despite being around for years,...

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Protecting Your Mental Health While Self-Isolating

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Mar 20, 20204 min read

Protecting Your Mental Health While Self-Isolating

According to a 2018 national survey by Cigna, loneliness has reached an epidemic level with almost half of 20,000 U.S. adults reporting...

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Mar 13, 20206 min read

Breathing Exercises To Calm You Down

Have you ever let out a deep breath and instantly felt better? There's a simple reason why. This sends a signal to your brain that it's...

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15 Ways To Quickly and Easily Mange Your Anxiety

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Mar 6, 20203 min read

15 Ways To Quickly and Easily Mange Your Anxiety

At some point, we all feel overwhelmed or stressed. When this happens, it feels like you’re drowning underwater -- which can lead to...

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5 Ways to Help Children and Young Adults Cope With Depression

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Feb 27, 20202 min read

5 Ways to Help Children and Young Adults Cope With Depression

As written in USA Today in March 2019, “More young adults in the U.S. are experiencing mental health issues, and digital media usage...

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5 Tips For Talking To Your Children About Drugs and Addiction

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Feb 20, 20205 min read

5 Tips For Talking To Your Children About Drugs and Addiction

Every day more than 130 people die after overdosing on opioids in the United States. But, one demographic that is grossly overlooked in...

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Feb 13, 20203 min read

Can I Be Fired For My Mental Illness?

43.8 million. That’s how many adults experience mental illness in a given year. And, yet, so many people do not seek out the help they...

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Helping Someone Who Doesn't Want To Help Themselves

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Feb 6, 20202 min read

Helping Someone Who Doesn't Want To Help Themselves

Is there someone in your life who you feel is suffering from a mental illness? Chances are that you do. According to the World Health...

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Jan 30, 20203 min read

How to Talk to Your Child About Death

Whether if it’s a beloved pet, family member, or celebrity hero, death is inevitable and it can impact us in different ways. This is must...

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The Pros and Cons of Mental Health Care Apps

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Jan 24, 20203 min read

The Pros and Cons of Mental Health Care Apps

Thanks to technology, you now have the ability to seek mental health treatment directly from your phone. For example, if you struggle...

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Realistically Incorporating Self-Care Into Your Daily Routine

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Jan 15, 20203 min read

Realistically Incorporating Self-Care Into Your Daily Routine

Everywhere you turn, someone is talking up self-care. In fact, it seems like you can’t go on social media or stroll down a self-help...

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How You Can Talk To Your Child About Divorce

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Jan 8, 20203 min read

How You Can Talk To Your Child About Divorce

No one entering a marriage expects it to fail. Yet, that’s the case for about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States....

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New Year, New You: 20 Resources For Living a Healthier and Happier 2020

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Jan 2, 20201 min read

New Year, New You: 20 Resources For Living a Healthier and Happier 2020

Welcome to 2020 everyone! Hopefully, you had a happy and healthy holiday. Now it’s time to make sure that you maintain that momentum into...

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