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A Goodbye Letter to My Toxic Relationship
Michaela Whitehead, LPC
Individuals
03 February 2019

Originally, I sat down to write this as a letter to my former self to express kindness, validation, and reassurance. But I would also like to pen this as a send-off, a good bye letter, a farewell to my past toxic relationship.

  • healthy people
  • self-esteem
  • healthy relationships
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How to Be Better Together
Lindsey Hill, LPC
Relationships
21 January 2019

After reading a few of my colleagues’ recent blogs, I was compelled to continue the theme of focusing on the new year in 2019, although with a different outlook. As others mentioned, it is a common expectation to set personal goals at the beginning of each year and attempt to reach those by the end of December.

  • marriage
  • goals
  • healthy relationships
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8 Steps to Making and Keeping Those New Year’s Resolutions
Holly Walker, LPC
Individuals
05 January 2019

I received a random email one morning last week called “Trivia Daily”. I have no idea how this landed in my in-box or how I got on their email list. Normally I would delete such an email and never look back and I might even delete myself from their email list. But this particular morning I opened and read the email.

  • healthy people
  • goals
  • mental health
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A Different Take on New Year's Resolutions
Dana Hampson, LPC-S, MBA
Individuals
24 December 2018

Ah, it’s that time again…New Year’s Resolutions! It seems most of us can be divided into two camps- those who have given up on even setting any resolutions each year, because, well, we often don’t stick to them beyond January 15th or so. And the other camp- those who continue to ambitiously establish a slew of goals for the new year that go to the way side by January 15, even despite our good intentions.

  • fear
  • changes
  • goals
  • mental health
  • resolutions
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Keeping the Holiday Spirit All Year Long
Lindsey Sheckles, LPC
General
12 December 2018

Welcome and Happy Holidays all! In the spirit of the season people have a tendency to be kinder to one another. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we practiced this level of care and kindness, all year long?

  • holidays
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Balance Is The Key
Maggie Minsk, LPC, CHt
General
28 November 2018
During the holiday season, we can often be pulled in two opposite directions, which causes inner conflict and stress even among the calmest and optimistic people. This past week, for example, has been a time of both being thankful and of wanting more- for less! 
  • holidays
  • balance
  • emotional intelligence
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Five Ways to Handle Thanksgiving While Having an Eating Disorder
Dana
General
21 November 2018

For many, the holiday of Thanksgiving creates excitement as they envision the decadent meal and desserts and being around loved ones they may not see often. 

  • eating
  • mindful eating
  • eating disorders
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The Low Stress Way of Feeding Your Kid
Chelsea Edwards, RDN, LD
Family
10 November 2018

Do you ever wonder what is the best way to feed your child? It's easy to feel overwhelmed with all the information available around nutrition, but throw in a child and it seems everyone has an opinion.

  • children
  • eating
  • habits
  • nutrition
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It Takes a Village
Michaela Whitehead, LPC
Relationships
30 October 2018

In preparation for this blog, I found myself searching to find a topic about which I felt enthused to write. Hoping for some ideas and inspiration, I called upon a group of fellow moms whom I connected with when my first child was born.

  • connection
  • support
  • community
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5 Habits of Genuine People
Lindsey Hill, LPC
General
09 October 2018

There have been many times in counseling sessions I have used the quote, “In a world where you can be anyone, just be yourself.” Seems cliché, but there are a lot of ways we can apply this simple statement in our daily lives.

  • self-esteem
  • assertiveness
  • kindss
  • self-aware
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What Depression Looks Like
Holly Walker, LPC
General
28 September 2018

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues that face Americans and in fact, the Center for Disease Control says over 10% of Americans face depression at some period in their lives. 

  • depression
  • coping
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The 7 Habits
Dana Hampson, LPC-S, MBA
Individuals
17 September 2018

Many elementary schools have a leadership program that is based on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The book published in 1989 by Stephen Covey has been an international best-seller for years, selling over 25 million copies worldwide.

  • healthy people
  • changes
  • balance
  • habits
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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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