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What is Self-Compassion?
April 8, 2019

  Self-Compassion allows us to manage negative self-talk, perfectionism, people pleasing and judgmental thinking.  Self-Compassion increases our resilience to suffering, shame and failure.  In order to understand Self-Compassion, it is helpful to first reflect on what compassion is and...

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Grief, Trauma, & Loss
Repressed Memories: Fact or Fiction?
March 25, 2019

  Do our brains protectively block our own recall of memories of traumatic experiences?  Repressed memories are thought to be blocked from one’s conscious awareness due to a high level of stress or trauma associated with the forgotten experience. ...

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4 Ways to A Successful Year
March 25, 2019

It’s a new year and a new school semester and everyone wants to make a change for the better. Everyone wants to make a New Year’s Resolution. Unfortunately, most people will not achieve their goals and end up in...

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Grief, Trauma, & Loss
Navigating Through Grief
March 4, 2019

The Holidays are here, in the midst of the hustle sometimes we need to stop and reflect on all the emotions stirring within us. As we focus on hanging the stockings with care and finding the perfect gift for...

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Anxiety Red Flags
February 25, 2019

When we are trying to determine our children’s problematic anxious behaviors, there are a few “red flags” that we can look for as warning signs. These signs are signals for us to watch for in order to beware if...

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How to Cultivate Self-Worth
February 18, 2019

1) Use Positive Self-Talk People often times  have negative thoughts about themselves which can lead to poor self-image. These negative messages could have been told to a person as a young child or a person thought of these negative...

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Childhood Issues
How Do Attachment styles from Childhood Affect my Relationships Today?
February 11, 2019

You may not know that every person has a certain attachment style and it is often developed early on in life based on the relationships with your parents or caretakers. Knowing the effects of these attachment styles can help...

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Grief, Trauma, & Loss
Grieving During The Holidays
January 21, 2019

5 Ways to Help Yourself Cope and Heal During This Season The holidays are a time when we can feel a renewed sense of personal grief over the loss of a loved one or the end of an important relationship....

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Managing Food Fears during the Holidays
December 24, 2018

Holidays mean a variety of things – family, friends, joy, parties, holiday meals, and even heightened anxiety if you’re struggling with food fear, body image concerns, or disordered eating. Gatherings that are centered on food can quickly create feelings...

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Mental Health
Music for Mental Health
December 17, 2018

When you need to focus on a project, must tackle a long to-do list of boring tasks, or just have had a hard day, you might crank up the sounds of whatever music inspires you. Music is a natural mood booster, and research now confirms that music not only influences our moods, but can reduce the negative effects of stress,...

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