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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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I Appreciate You! An Open Letter to our TBL Clients
Lindsey Hill, LPC-S
General
25 May 2020

While we are continuing to face challenges regarding COVID-19, there seems to be a strong desire by many to return to normalcy. This can be achieved by focusing on one’s own mental health and beginning or continuing therapy is a perfect way to do so. 

  • mental health
  • appreciation
  • strength
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Connecting During Quarantine
Lindsey Sheckles, LPC
General
04 May 2020

            Connecting during quarantine? I know, I know, six feet right? Circumventing CDC recommendations is not what this blog is about! However, we are struggling with the inability to connect during this time.

  • connection
  • support
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In Support of the Middle-Aged Woman
Friday, 10 November 2023

Recently, my husband and I were at a baseball game and we were sitting behind an “older” (older feels kind of relative at this point in my life…but I think she was older than me) woman who’s hair was really short and looked a bit unkempt. It would have been easy to make an assumption that how her hair looked really didn’t matter that much to her.

Benefits within Boundaries – How setting boundaries with others is beneficial for your mental health
Sunday, 08 October 2023

The word “boundary” can conjure up negative responses, sound off-putting, and seem cold.

I personally love boundaries! It took many years of personal growth and practice to establish and maintain healthy boundaries in my life with others.

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