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The Benefits of Keeping a Thought Journal

Everyone has been there—your smartphone had an automatic software update overnight and your typical 6:30 am alarm did not go off. You spring out of bed in a panic after…

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Mindful Strategies for Emotional Resilience

Moving Beyond the 'Fix It' Mentality to Uncover True Well-being So often when we reach out for help with our life and our feelings, we are focused on what isn’t…

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Shadow Work: Getting to Know Our Hidden Self

What is shadow work? We all have traits that we like about ourselves, that we’re proud of. We also all have aspects of ourselves that we’d rather not have, traits…

5 signs its time to see a therapist

5 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist

Perhaps you’re curious about therapy but you wonder if you really “need” it. Especially in current times when we are chiefly aware of the suffering of others, we may be…

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7 Fundamental Coping Skills for Stress

Stress is a physical, mental, and emotional response to any demand. The stress response can be helpful when it motivates us to solve problems. When the source of our stress…

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3 Winter Self-Care Tips for Mental Health

It’s winter: the days are shorter, the sun often hides behind overcast skies, and, well, it’s really cold. All of this can leave us feeling down, sluggish, and reaching for…

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Want More Holiday Joy? Practice Appreciation!

The holidays can be such a magical time: the lights, the music, the glitter, the poignancy of childhood memories. Because the holidays can bring up such a range of emotions…