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Grit. Gratitude. Grace. Essential Tools for Hanging In There
There are times when I find myself wondering how I’m going to [fill in the blank]. How am I going…
Read ArticleBuilding Impulse Control
Impulse control is an essential skill for completing daily tasks. Impulse control takes place in our prefrontal cortex, the area…
Read ArticleThe Power of Self-Care: It’s NOT selfish, It’s NOT indulgent IT’S NECESSARY
“If the airplane cabin loses pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the ceiling. Place the mask over your nose and…
Read ArticleSunday Scaries
It’s Sunday evening, which means the Sunday scaries can start creeping in. Monday is around the corner, and anxiety is…
Read ArticleWorking Through Depression: Symptoms & Antidotes
When people share their experiences with depression with me, the most common theme I hear is a sense of feeling…
Read ArticleBurnout.
An American-German psychologist, Herbert Freudenberger, first defined this term in 1975 with the following criteria: 1. emotional exhaustion – the…
Read ArticlePremarital Counseling – Exploring Beliefs and Values
Premarital counseling is not as common as you may think . . . or as common as may be warranted,…
Read ArticleSleep
Where does this one fall on your priority list? We can likely all agree that we are much more efficient,…
Read ArticleHelping Your Child with Back to School Nerves
Starting the new school year is exciting, but it can also be nerve-racking for some children. Anxiety is a complicated…
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