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World Alzheimer’s Day
Dementia, Support, stress Ilse Aerts, LMFT Dementia, Support, stress Ilse Aerts, LMFT

World Alzheimer’s Day

There are at least 8 different types of dementia, not to mention there are mixed combinations as well. Some of the most common ones are: Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Parkinson’s Disease Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Huntington’s Disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Symptoms vary by type, but 10 of the most common warning signs are:

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Borderline Personality Disorder and Relationships
Quality of life, stress, Support, relationships Courtney Whetstone, LMFT Quality of life, stress, Support, relationships Courtney Whetstone, LMFT

Borderline Personality Disorder and Relationships

Let's talk about borderline personality disorder (BPD) and relationships. The first thing we want to do is recognize the traits of borderline personality disorder. People with BPD tend to have an intense fear of being left alone or abandoned. Regardless of whether such abandonment is real or imagined, the individual may take extreme measures to avoid possible separation or rejection.

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Preparing for the Posts Ahead and FOMO: How to Deal with the Fear of Missing Out as We Begin Festival Season
Feeling better, Quality of life, stress, Self Care Cecilia Fabe, ACSW Feeling better, Quality of life, stress, Self Care Cecilia Fabe, ACSW

Preparing for the Posts Ahead and FOMO: How to Deal with the Fear of Missing Out as We Begin Festival Season

All generations are now familiar with social media – from creating and sharing posts about their weekend adventure to sharing the next up-and-coming restaurant that just popped up. It is without a doubt that we all feel the excitement to share with our family, friends, and followers on the most exciting times of our lives, however have we ever taken the chance to reflect on that feeling that we are missing out on events, festivals, opportunities that others share on their feed?

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Do your friends tell you you need a therapist?
Feeling better, motivation, Quality of life, stress Sherry Shockey-Pope Feeling better, motivation, Quality of life, stress Sherry Shockey-Pope

Do your friends tell you you need a therapist?

Nora discusses the struggles and emotions that come along with being visually impaired and wants others to know they aren't alone. It is important to face these challenges and she helps clients combat them by using tools and different coping skills to fight them once and for all. Nora advocates for those struggling and provides a therapeutic safe space with no judgment to help clients live their best lives.

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How to Manage Holiday Stress
Holidays, stress Cecilia Fabe, ACSW Holidays, stress Cecilia Fabe, ACSW

How to Manage Holiday Stress

While Easter is approaching, it’s important to discuss ways to get out of the rabbit hole this weekend. Celebrating Easter does come with its many quirks - preparing gift baskets, hiding Easter eggs for the kids, and so on. However, regardless of the fun, it’s a holiday, and many people out here may love or hate holidays. It’s important that as we approach yet another holiday to practice self-awareness.

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