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A Therapist’s Thoughts on Telehealth
Lindsey Hill, LPC-S
General
11 January 2021

Here we are in 2021! We made it.  As many have written before me, 2020 was a year unlike any other.   We faced a global pandemic, a divisive election, and a myriad of social issues.  While these events were beyond our control on a personal level, it forced many to reflect on themselves and subsequently seek mental health treatment.

  • counseling
  • telehealth
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Bring it, 2021!
Dana Hampson, LPC-S
Individuals
20 December 2020

Most people are probably with me when I say, I’m looking forward to a new year! Possibly more than I ever have before. This year has been extra-challenging, to say the least. And while we still may have a ways to go before things are “normal” again, we have had time to adjust and stabilize to a certain degree over the last 10 months and things seem more hopeful with the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine. I, for one, am optimistic that there’s a light at the end of what has seemed to be an interminably long tunnel.

  • healthy people
  • gratitude
  • goals
  • mental health
  • clutter
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Practicing Gratitude in the Midst of Unexpected Change
Michaela Whitehead, LPC
General
08 November 2020

Believe it or not, we have made it to November. This year has been anything but predictable. At the beginning of 2020, nobody could have imagined the way our lives would change.

  • gratitude
  • coping
  • change
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From Nightmares to Hope
Maggie Minsk, LPC
General
13 October 2020

This year has felt like a nightmare to most of us. The kind where the

scary shadow is tripping on your heels and no matter how fast you run

you might as well be running on an omnidirectional track because you’re

not getting anywhere. No matter how bad the nightmare is, however, we

still have hope.

  • emotions
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Having the Hard Conversations about Race
Holly Walker, LPC-S
General
12 September 2020
I don’t know a single person who hasn’t been impacted by 2020 in some way, whether it be
testing positive for coronavirus, suddenly doing virtual work or school, or having strong feelings
about the police and/ or race relations. Believe me, I feel it, too!
  • communication
  • compassion
  • acceptance
  • race
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Healing After Loss
Casey Harris, LPC
General
29 August 2020

My life significantly changed on Monday, July 13, 2020.  On that day, my dear sister died from a short and tumultuous battle with pancreatic cancer.  The sting of grief that I felt that day has lingered, and seeing the rest of my family’s response to her death has added to it.  Despite my faith, I long to be with her, to hear her voice, now…

  • support
  • grief
  • healing
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Maintaining a Healthy Mind and Body
Lindsey Hill, LPC-S
General
24 August 2020

I’ve read countless articles on how Covid 19 has negatively impacted mental health and how suicide deaths are predicted to rise as a result of the pandemic. Some believe that this is due to an over focus on physical health and a minimization of mental health during this time.

  • healthy people
  • exercise
  • connection
  • diet
  • Covid-19
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Back to School Covid-19 Style
Dana Hampson, LPC-S, MBA
Family
07 August 2020

In case you haven’t noticed, back to school this fall looks a lot different than it has in typical years.

  • school
  • kids
  • schedule
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Mindful Kids and Teens
Maggie Minsk, LPC
General
20 July 2020

About a month ago, Dana wrote a blog post about the benefits of mindfulness and those benefits naturally extend to our children! In fact, I’d say that kids and teenagers who are more thoughtful and calm is a benefit to us ALL!

  • mindfullness
  • teens
  • kids
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Communication is the Key in Marriage
Holly Walker, LPC-S
Relationships
05 July 2020

At my bridal shower many years ago, those in attendance were asked to write down one bit of advice for me on an index card for me to have. 

  • couples
  • communication
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Incorporating Mindfulness Into Your Life
Dana Hampson, LPC-S, MBA
Individuals
14 June 2020

Over the past few years, I’ve become increasingly interested in the concept of mindfulness and how it can benefit those who practice it. There is more and more research coming out that supports the many benefits from a mindfulness practice.

  • gratitude
  • mindfullness
  • stress management
  • mindful eating
  • meditation
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Boundaries: How to Set Limits
Casey Harris, LPC
General
08 June 2020

Let’s face it; we all anticipate some sense of normalcy sooner rather than later.  However, what does normalcy look like for you? 

  • communication
  • boundaries
  • assertiveness
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Age ain’t nothing but a number
Sunday, 08 January 2023

I turned 50 last Monday. Even just typing that feels a little surreal.

How To Help Someone Having A Panic Attack
Monday, 12 December 2022

I often get asked how to help someone through a panic attack.  When put on the spot, my mind used to go blank even though I’ve had lots of training and have learned how to help someone during panicking. 

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