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Reframing Rejection
There is one thing we can all count on in life, the reality that we will all, at one time or another, be faced with the dagger of rejection. It seems to start so early in life and yet is… Continue reading
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Dementia: How You Can Help Your Loved One
Dementia is a general term for a decline in cognitive function that is enough to interfere with daily activities. Alzheimer’s is the most common form, which accounts for 60-80% of cases. A few signs of dementia include: Some people with… Continue reading
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Medications for Anxiety
When I work within a primary care setting, I get asked a lot of questions about medication, especially for anxiety. The most important thing to remember about medication is that it has risks and benefits. You need to weigh both before making… Continue reading
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Winter Blues
Winter is upon us and here in Illinois, as well as many other places, that usually means colder temperatures, fewer daylight hours, holiday season stress, and sometimes grumpy moods. Occasionally, these bad moods are a symptom of Seasonal Affective Disorder… Continue reading
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Hurting to Heal: Understanding Self-Injury
“I never knew that I’d find a calmness in cutting myself. It became an addiction for me.” A client once stated this to me when working hard to make sense of her need to self-harm. If you self-injure or know… Continue reading
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Why You are Causing Yourself Anxiety, Depression, and Stress
How many times have you heard people talk like this: “You made me feel bad when you….” “When you did that, you made me feel upset….” As a professional, I cringe when I hear these statements. Everyone is very quick… Continue reading
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Am I Stressed, or Depressed?
Where is the line between feeling life’s stress, and a real problem? Depression hurts. It’s debilitating and extremely unpleasant. But the line between stress and depression can be blurred – especially for those who have gradually gotten worse. Like most… Continue reading
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Coping With Grief
Finding healthy ways to cope with grief is challenging, especially with all the raw emotions that you may be experiencing. It’s vital to your physical and mental health that you allow yourself time and opportunity to embrace and work through… Continue reading
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Overcoming the Stigma of Mind Health
“You must think I’m really weird for having this issue! I’m so embarrassed! I almost didn’t show up,” a client explained to me during her first session. This is a mutual and self-destructive thought process amongst many people regarding mental… Continue reading
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Goal Setting vs. Expectations
Goal Setting is a very healthy and effective technique used to increase the likelihood of creating personal success in our lives. Just about every obstacle we encounter can be overcome by devising a plan of action which can ultimately lead… Continue reading
Mental Health Reimagined 