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Insomnia: The Struggle Within
Feeling better, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Depression Lisa J. Clark, LMFT Feeling better, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Depression Lisa J. Clark, LMFT

Insomnia: The Struggle Within

Tired, like all of the time, because you just can’t sleep. Anxious, stressed, and unsure where to turn? If you struggle with insomnia, you’re not alone. Insomnia is one of the most common disorders in individuals. With all of today’s stress, at least 25 % of adults and children struggle with getting a good night’s sleep. We’ve got some handy tips & tricks for getting better shut eye.

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Celebrating Father’s Day
Holidays, Parenting, relationships Eric Ontiveros Holidays, Parenting, relationships Eric Ontiveros

Celebrating Father’s Day

With Father’s Day approaching many people are reminded of the presence of their father in their lives. Through history the importance of a father’s role in the family had been seen as primarily a provider and disciplinarian rather than a caretaker. In more recent times, it has been seen that father’s who are emotionally present and active in the child’s life can make a profound positive impact.

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Some Adult Behaviors Of Someone  Who Suffered From Verbal Abuse As A Child
Childhood Trauma, treatment Lisa J. Clark, LMFT Childhood Trauma, treatment Lisa J. Clark, LMFT

Some Adult Behaviors Of Someone Who Suffered From Verbal Abuse As A Child

When you hear a lot of verbal abuse as a child, you begin to internalize it. Being repeatedly insulted, called names, and told that you aren’t good enough takes a toll on you. As a child, you slowly begin to believe that you are all those things.This is especially true if you were always told to lighten up or have more positive thinking whenever a cruel comment upset you. As a child, you lacked the necessary reasoning ability to understand that your family members were in the wrong, not you. So, instead, you believed them, and along the way, your confidence was lost and you began to doubt and dislike yourself.

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The Super Power of Hugging
Feeling better, Quality of life, Love Leann Galoustian, LCSW Feeling better, Quality of life, Love Leann Galoustian, LCSW

The Super Power of Hugging

What if I told you that you have a superpower right at your fingertips? What if this superpower improved your overall physical and mental health, reduced stress and anxiety, lowered your blood pressure, and improved your communication? What if you only needed to use this superpower a few moments a day, every day, to achieve these results? Sound too good to be true? Well, read on to learn how to use your superpower!

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Memorial Day is More Than Just Another Weekend
Mindfulness, Support, Holidays Cecilia Fabe, ACSW Mindfulness, Support, Holidays Cecilia Fabe, ACSW

Memorial Day is More Than Just Another Weekend

As members of the workforce, we often find it exciting to have a 3-day weekend to spend with the family, with friends, or doing some of our favorite activities. One of those weekends happens to be Memorial Day Weekend. However, it’s important to remember the commemoration of Memorial Day - that it’s more than just a weekend, it’s to honor those who have died in military services.

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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 Mother’s Day: Support and Empowerment
Self Care, Mothers, Support Cecilia Fabe, ACSW Self Care, Mothers, Support Cecilia Fabe, ACSW

Preparing for Mother’s Day: Support and Empowerment

Mother’s Day is an occasion that many people around the world celebrate. However, it is not often the happiest day for many others. Mother’s Day can trigger some of the toughest feelings for people, such as those grieving the loss of a child, struggling with infertility, those without a relationship with their own mother, or even struggling with adoption.

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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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