Women Navigating the Sandwich Generation
Explore challenges faced by women in the Sandwich Generation—balancing family, career, and caregiving. Discover strategies for resilience.
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Stress
When Counting Sheep Stops Working…
Discover the impact of sleep on brain function and mood. Explore treatment options for insomnia and enhanced mental health.
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Nurturing Connection: Signs of Stress in Kids and Teens
Master parenting with attunement: spot stress, nurture connections, and embrace imperfections for a resilient family bond.
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The Mental Toll: Understanding Decision Fatigue and Its Impact on Everyday Choices
Combat decision fatigue with strategies for clearer choices & improved well-being. Understand the mental toll of everyday decisions.
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Enforcing Boundaries and Empowering Yourself This Holiday Season: Recognizing the Signs You Need to Enforce Boundaries and How to Hold Them
Avoid holiday overwhelm! Spot signs, set boundaries, and reclaim joy. Self-care strategies for a balanced, stress-free celebration.
Psychotherapy, the Voice, and the Truth Cry
Discover the profound impact of embracing truth and experiencing a “truth cry.” This emotional release paves the way for healing and empowers your next steps in therapy and in life.
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5 Techniques to Manage Anxiety in Daily Life
by Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT Mental health providers are as unique as any human or animal. But one thing most of us can agree on? The importance of de-stigmatizing mental illness so more people can get the support they need. And we have come a LONG way! But there’s a dark downside to this de-stigmatization,
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Why Being Kind To Yourself After Failure Is So Important
As young children, we innately think we’re the best, most deserving, wildly captivating humans on the planet! When do we stop becoming our own biggest fans?
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Music as Medicine: 3 Ways Your Favorite Tunes Improve Your Well-Being
She was frustrated by her immobility and chronic pain. In her mind, she felt like she could simply stand up and walk wherever she wanted. But in reality, her body was stuck in a wheelchair. “I’m in a funk,” she declared in my clinic office. “I don’t want to do anything anymore.” This sort of
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What Story Are You Telling Yourself?
We all have a victim story. Blame can be laid upon not only strangers, but frequently upon parents, partners, friends, teachers, coworkers, neighbors, and even the government for whatever situation brings discomfort.
As a therapist, many of the people I sit with have a story to tell. Often that story boils down to being victimized in some way.
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