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Mindfulness- It’s All in Your Head
Dana Hampson, LPC-S
General
27 February 2017

Over the past few years, I’ve become increasingly interested in the concept of mindfulness and how it can benefit those who practice it.

  • healthy people
  • mindfullness
  • stress management
  • mind body connection
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Suicide: Tragedy Strikes
Holly Walker, LPC
General
12 February 2017

Today’s blog speaks to any person who has contemplated or is contemplating suicide, to loved ones who have lost a loved one to suicide, and those who want to know what they can do to help. 

  • depression
  • suicide
  • support
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Making Your Relationship Work
Lindsey Hill, LPC
Relationships
06 February 2017

I’ll never forget my husband and I’s first year of marriage. After the wedding and honeymoon, I was so ecstatic about beginning our new life together, but I had not put much thought into what that might look like on a daily basis. 

  • couples
  • marriage
  • communication
  • relationships
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Effective Problem Solving for Everyday Decision Making
Jessica Cleveland, M.S., LPC-S, NCC
General
29 January 2017

Much of our time and energy is devoted to problem-solving and decision making. A problem is defined as any situation for which we don’t have a ready, immediate response.

  • self-esteem
  • decisions
  • problem solving,
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Rewriting your ending
Dana Hampson, LPC-S
Individuals
19 December 2016

I've been thinking about what I would write about when it was my turn to blog, and it came to me while driving the other day and listening to one of my favorite signer/songwriters, Sara Bareilles. Sara has an amazing ability to write song lyrics that cut right to an issue and you feel it right along with her. In her song, "She Used To Be Mine", the woman in the song is filled with regret and longing for the person she was in her youth.

  • self-esteem
  • purpose
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Don’t get your TINSEL in a TANGLE—How to Minimize Stress this Holiday Season
Lindsey Hill, LPC
Individuals
12 December 2016

Less than two weeks until Christmas-- I hear that and immediately start to feel a twinge of panic along with a million different thoughts running through my mind.  Did I do this? Did I buy that? What about for this person? When is this event?

  • relationships
  • time management
  • stress management
  • coping skills
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5 Ways to Identify Passive Aggressive Behavior and How to Deal with It
Lindsey Sheckles, LPC
Individuals
05 December 2016

The holiday season often brings us closer to family and friends. However, for every great interaction we have, we all have that one relative, acquaintance, or co-worker that drive us up the wall, but we can't quite put our finger on why they make us feel this way.

  • communication
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7 Tools to Fight Depression
Holly Walker, LPC
General
28 November 2016

The expression of praise as thanksgiving, gratitude, and joy is among the most powerful forms of affirmation.

--Catherine Ponder

  • gratitude
  • holidays
  • depression
  • support
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Get outside!
Dana Hampson, LPC
General
17 October 2016

Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year, with Spring running a close second. I guess growing up in the south with our extreme summers and damp, dreary winters makes me extra appreciative of the moderate temperatures that Fall brings us. While the season tends to end far too soon, I love so many things about it: the crispness in the air, the changing leaves, the harvest decorations and holidays, college football- you name it about Fall, I'm a fan.

  • healthy people
  • mindfullness
  • motivation
  • mood
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3 Ways to Overcome “THE GRASS IS GREENER” Syndrome
Lindsey Hill, LPC
Individuals
10 October 2016

Let’s be honest.  We all struggle with comparing ourselves to others.  We compare relationships, accomplishments, physical appearance, intelligence, money—and the list goes on and on.  At times, this comparison leads us to believe that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence.

  • healthy people
  • self-esteem
  • positivity
  • self care
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Eight ways to give yourself and others a break
Lindsey Sheckles, LPC
Individuals
03 October 2016

I have a confession to make. I am NOT perfect, nor do I have my stuff together 100% of the time. Actually, if I had to estimate on my best days I’m probably tracking at 75% of my stuff being together. I too forget things, procrastinate, and/or engage in other totally human behavior. I've found that life is much more enjoyable and my relationships are better when I give myself and others a break for being less than perfect. Also playing “Patty Perfect” is exhausting. Below you will find ways to give yourself and others a break when we fall short. 

  • healthy people
  • self-esteem
  • positivity
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Lost your motivation? Reclaim it now!
Holly Walker, LPC
General
26 September 2016

I often hear from clients that they struggle with motivation for a variety of reasons.  And I must admit that I do, too, from time to time.  What is it about that word “motivation” that can make us feel on top of the world and the bottom of the barrel?  Truth be told, I recently felt stuck and had a difficult time finding my motivation.  It was like I was resisting positivity in my life and had this invisible wall between me and my progress. 

  • healthy people
  • wellness
  • motivation
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When Should We Pursue Couple Therapy?
Friday, 20 May 2022

If you are feeling unsatisfied, hurt, can’t stop arguing, or generally feel misunderstood in your committed relationship, then it may be a sign it is time to seek couple therapy (also called marriage counseling). 

The Gift of Swedish Death Cleaning
Saturday, 30 April 2022

Anyone who knows me well, knows I am not a fan of clutter. I find that keeping things organized and tidy helps me feel calm and relaxed. There’s actually a lot of research to support that living in lots of mess and clutter directly impacts our mental well-being.

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