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Navigating Loneliness: Understanding the Difference, Recognizing Unhealthy Coping, and Cultivating Lasting Connection

Clinical Counseling Associates

Jan 152 min read

Navigating Loneliness: Understanding the Difference, Recognizing Unhealthy Coping, and Cultivating Lasting Connection

"It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely." - Albert Einstein Loneliness is a feeling that might seem familiar to...

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Why You Can’t Reason Your Child Out of a Meltdown

Jamie Visser

Jan 27 min read

Why You Can’t Reason Your Child Out of a Meltdown

As a highly anxious and sensitive child, I felt fearful most of the time. I didn’t like loud noises, new situations, crowds, going fast,...

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Tis The Season… To Nurture Meaningful Connections

Devin Norton

Dec 15, 20232 min read

Tis The Season… To Nurture Meaningful Connections

As the holiday season approaches, the air is filled with a palpable sense of warmth and joy. It is a time when we gather with friends and...

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Sheena Kirkendoll

Dec 7, 20234 min read

The Psychological Pain of a Bad Review

We all live in a world that is powered by online reviews. These reviews guide us in making decisions like where to eat, hotels to stay...

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Montana Bright

Nov 15, 20233 min read

LGBTQIA+ - The Basics

Let’s float back to the 90’s, shall we? Picture it –It’s 1993, “I Will Always Love You” plays on the radio, Jurassic Park is the top...

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Stephanie Fox

Nov 1, 20232 min read

Boundaries During the Holidays

Do you find yourself making those comments year after year? “I just have to get through the holidays.” “Once the holidays are over, I’ll...

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Top 3 Essential Oils that Improve Your Health and Reduce Stress

Clinical Counseling Associates

Oct 11, 20232 min read

Top 3 Essential Oils that Improve Your Health and Reduce Stress

What Are Essential Oils? Before diving into the essential oil “must haves,” let’s start by exploring what essential oils are and the...

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Duane Lundervold

Sep 25, 20232 min read

Stress and Coping

When life gets increasingly complex, and we are being pulled in so many directions at the same time, it feels like a miracle that we make...

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Michael Wieberg

Sep 7, 20233 min read

Get Some Sleep

Does this story sound familiar? I go to work, get home, make dinner, help the kids with their homework, practice, etc., get the kids to...

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J. Joseph Fanska

Aug 14, 20232 min read

Easy Ways to Manage Anxiety

It is estimated that over 40 million adults in the United States have anxiety disorders. Many children and teens also struggle with...

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Ugh… why is that person so manipulative?!

Tate Goss

Aug 9, 20232 min read

Ugh… why is that person so manipulative?!

Have you ever had someone in your life that did not respect your boundaries? That did not communicate effectively? That was just...

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John Clymore

Jul 20, 20232 min read

Guiding Our Teens

As a parent or caregiver there comes a time when your role as a rule-maker becomes more of a guide. There are times when we must hold our...

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Susan Cimino

Jul 4, 20232 min read

What is the Meaning of Neuroplasticity?

Neuroplasticity is a term that describes our brain’s ability to change and adapt throughout a lifespan. In essence, each time we have a...

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Veronica Vaughan

Jun 16, 20232 min read

Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Child

Have you ever felt the need to hide important parts of your identity to fit in, out of fear of rejection or for your own safety? Have you...

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Eric Hansen

Jun 1, 20232 min read

Indicators of Addiction

Addiction is a reality that most of us will encounter at some point in our lives. Whether it is our own experience or the experience of...

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Jill Robinson

May 14, 20232 min read

Acceptance: What is it All About?

Acceptance is a term that is commonly used but often not fully understood. We may know that we need to accept something, but do not know...

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Katie Brown

Apr 30, 20234 min read

Navigating Culture Shock

There’s a popular saying that goes, “don’t cry over spilled milk,” but what about sour cream? I never imagined myself crying in a grocery...

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Understanding Sexual Boundaries: Tips and Tricks for Discussing Sex

Hailey Rawhouser

Apr 16, 20233 min read

Understanding Sexual Boundaries: Tips and Tricks for Discussing Sex

Boundaries allow us to set guidelines for how we want to be treated. Boundaries are crucial in every area of our lives, including our sex...

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How to Live a More meaningful Life Using Personal Values

Marie Clifton

Apr 1, 20233 min read

How to Live a More meaningful Life Using Personal Values

Do you ever feel regret, rigidity, envy or boredom in your life? If you answered yes, you may be due for an alignment. Not an alignment...

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The Impact of Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

Alexis Hass

Mar 15, 20232 min read

The Impact of Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

What is a self-fulfilling prophecy? A self-fulfilling prophecy is when you increase your chances of something happening by believing and...

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