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THOUGHTS Aren’t FACTS
Maggie Minsk, LPC, CHt
Individuals
05 August 2019

Hypnosis is probably the number one most important thing I have ever learned either professionally or personally. I understand how that sounds and I know that it is a pretty bold statement to make, but here’s what I mean.

  • focus
  • thoughts
  • hypnosis
  • attention
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Lowered Expectations
Michaela Whitehead, LPC
Individuals
21 July 2019

Lower your expectations of yourself. Wait…what? You heard me! Inhale a gigantic breath, exhale, and repeat after me, “I will give myself grace. I will lower my expectations of myself. I will understand that this does not mean that I have low standards or that I will not encourage myself to meet my goals and push my limits. I deserve self-compassion.”

  • self-esteem
  • expectations
  • hope
  • perfectionism
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How to Avoid “The Grass is Greener” Mindset
Lindsey Hill, LPC
General
08 July 2019

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.

  • self-esteem
  • comparisions
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It’s Ok Not to Be Okay
Holly Walker, LPC-S
General
24 June 2019

What is therapy REALLY like? In response to this question, I have the permission and privilege of sharing a blog written by a client who tells the story of her journey of contemplating attending therapy and what it has been like for her since she started. May you find this blog as helpful as I did. Special thanks to the person who allowed me to share this.

  • counseling
  • support
  • anxiety
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Relationship Keys to Success
Dana Hampson, LPC
Relationships
09 June 2019

Recently, one of the very first couples I worked with in private practice got married. As a therapist, it’s such an honor to be a part of helping someone, or in this case, a couple overcome challenges and strengthen their relationship to the point that they are truly ready for the commitment of marriage.

  • couples
  • marriage
  • connection
  • committment
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Self-Empowerment and Neuroplasticity
Maggie Minsk, LPC, CHt
General
27 May 2019

If you're stuck in a rut or feeling trapped in your life, it can create feelings of hopelessness and fear.  Recent research shows that depression and anxiety are highly correlated with inhibited neuroplasticity, but what IS neuroplasticity?

  • growth
  • neuroplasticity
  • empowerment
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Practicing Gratitude
Michaela Whitehead, LPC
General
29 April 2019

In today’s world, we are often consumed by stress about completing items on our “to do” list. Instead of focusing on the little things in life that bring joy and happiness, we find ourselves pouring energy and worry into tasks and obligations.

  • gratitude
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3 Therapeutic Benefits of Group Counseling
Lindsey Hill, LPC
General
15 April 2019

For several years now at TBL, I have been offering a teenage girls group in the summer that focuses on building self-esteem and confidence. In addition to that group this year, I am also creating one tailored to younger boys that teaches them how to build healthy relationships while implementing social skills.

  • group therapy
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It's Our Birthday!
Dana Hampson, LPC
General
02 April 2019

Today marks the five year anniversary of the day my husband, Randall, and I filed the paperwork to make our LLC, The Balanced Life, official! 

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To the Newly Divorced with Children
Holly Walker, LPC-S
Family
21 March 2019

When a marriage breaks up, it causes heartache and broken dreams for at least one of the spouses, usually the one (or both) who is hurt. Marriages that end in divorce are complicated and end for many different reasons.

  • couples
  • parenting
  • divorce
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Self-Fulfilling Optimists
Maggie Minsk, LPC, CHt
Individuals
04 March 2019

As my family was sitting down to dinner a few years ago, I noticed that my eldest daughter was repeatedly saying, or projecting, negative things into the future. “I’m probably not even going to have enough time to finish my dinner, am I?” She shifted in her seat, intentionally stuck out her bottom lip a little further, and focused her gaze down toward the table.

  • thinking,
  • optimism
  • learned helplessness
  • resiliency
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Having a Healthy Relationship with Exercise
Chelsea Edwards, MS, RDN, LD
General
18 February 2019

Exercise has many benefits and has been linked to decreased risk of many chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes as well as depression. While exercise can be a great thing to incorporate into your day-to-day life, it is very easy to turn what should be fun into another chore.

  • healthy people
  • exercise
  • balance
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Sunday, 14 May 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance designed to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and encourage individuals to take action to improve their own mental wellbeing.

Do You Have Unresolved Trauma? Here’s How to Know
Monday, 10 April 2023

Oftentimes clients come into my office with present concerns of depression, anxiety or conflict. Once assessed and a personal history is established, it becomes clear that the problems are not only occurring in the present, but are rooted in experiences and wounds from the past.

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The Balanced Life, Huntsville Alabama