Environmental Self Care
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Environmental Self Care

The places and spaces we find ourselves in make up our environment. Our environment affects our mood and mental health. Want your environment that makes you feel good & increases your productivity? Try out some of these therapist-approved tips.

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Glass half full or half empty?
Jessica Brady Jessica Brady

Glass half full or half empty?

What is a thought distortion and why should I care? In this blog, therapist Jessica Brady outlines the most common negative thinking patterns. The first step to change is awareness. Come learn with us today.

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Why’s it so hard to be vulnerable as a guy?
Jim Hughes Jim Hughes

Why’s it so hard to be vulnerable as a guy?

What do we do with our problems? We put them in our mind vise and we crush them! At least, that’s what I always thought…if you want a man’s perspective on why it’s so hard to be vulnerable, you’re in the right place. Click to read more.

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Your Inner Child and Your Relationships
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Your Inner Child and Your Relationships

Relationships serve as a mirror to our unresolved wounds and unmet needs in childhood. Yes, that’s right, the inner child is present in our relationships and can become more activated/reactive in relationships. The challenge, and the goal, is to care for your inner child while also acknowledging your partner has an inner child who is hearing everything you are saying to them and experiencing how you are treating them.

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Starting Anew: A Guide to Finding Your Way in a New City
Rachel Edenfield Rachel Edenfield

Starting Anew: A Guide to Finding Your Way in a New City

“I’ve been thinking lately about how all of the moves throughout my life so far have prepared me for this one. Even though building a new community can feel really daunting, adapting to change and learning how to make friends over and over again is a muscle I’ve been flexing for a long time. I have what it takes to do this - and so do you.“

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Vulnerability and Courage
Kelly Sevin Kelly Sevin

Vulnerability and Courage

Being vulnerable with others can be scary, but it doesn’t signify weakness. In fact, it takes courage and bravery to be seen without knowing the outcome.

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Your Inner Child and You
Kelly Sevin Kelly Sevin

Your Inner Child and You

This sculpture beautifully captures our inner child wanting to connect but how sometimes our adult selves get in the way, or just don't know how to connect. This illustrates how it can be a challenge to connect with others when there has been past hurts, wounds, trauma and unmet needs. The good news is we can learn how to recognize this deeper part of ourselves. We can heal and care for our inner child. Then, we can develop deeper connections and intimacy in our relationships when we do!

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Back to School Transition Tips
Brandi Treadway Brandi Treadway

Back to School Transition Tips

Back to school is here & it can be stressful. Read a few therapist-approved tips for making the transition easier for the whole family.

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What is Self-Care?
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What is Self-Care?

Self-care is the act of taking care of yourself so that you can be well to live the life that you desire and meet the demands that life brings. As a result of caring for yourself more meaningfully, you begin to experience improvements in all aspects of your life. Your body, mind, and soul become well and whole.

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PCS Tips
Amber Hall Amber Hall

PCS Tips

For many military families, it’s time to move again! Here are some tips for dealing with the emotional roller coaster of PCS season.

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