4 Ways To Befriend Your Emotions
After reading the title, you may have already told yourself, ‘You cannot befriend your feelings; they are not people, that’s just silly,’ I am here to give you a different perspective. You may have...
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5 Things to Know About Coming Out for LGBTQIA+ Adults and Seniors
For those old enough to remember the agony of the 80s AIDS epidemic, Pride reminders are more than bittersweet. Fear, trauma, oppression, and discrimination suffered for decades can make coming out...
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3 Quick Tips To Stop A Meltdown Before It Starts
Emotional regulation is the ability to recognize what we’re feeling and to remain in control of those emotions during heightened stress. For example, taking a pause and a deep breath before...
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How To Stay Calm When A Loved One Is In Crisis
Nearly 4 million people every year make a plan to commit suicide, and 1.6 million actively attempt to end their own lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What if you...
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Gen Z Looks Young But Feels Old Due to Stress
Gen Z has experienced world- and life-altering changes in the past half-decade. These changes have disrupted the accustomed routine of life; days fly by in an instant, and it is difficult to...
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5 Steps That Can Reduce The Risk of Suicide
Nearly 4 million people every year make a plan to commit suicide, and 1.6 million actively attempt to end their own lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Suicide affects...
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Try Gentle Parenting For Better Communication
Different parenting styles influence the way in which we communicate with our children. Cultural norms and our own upbringing can affect our choices – perhaps we wish to follow in our family’s...
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How to Talk to Someone if You Think They’re Suicidal
We’ve all been there. We have a friend or a family member we’re really worried about. Maybe it’s beyond worry for their happiness… maybe you’re starting to be worried about their safety. Maybe you’re...
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Are Seniors Depressed? Survey Says No
"Aging is an extraordinary process by which you become the person you always should have been." - David Bowie Seniors are having a moment in the media, headlining movies and shows that showcase...
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Young Adults and Addiction
It's time for college kids to head back to school after a restful break. Along with clean laundry and care packages of home cooked foods, many students harbor a painful secret - their drinking and...
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Why Do We Apologize for Crying?
Recently, I've found myself noticing that every time I am in the presence of someone crying, whether with a client or friend, the person apologizes for doing so. Is it a form of politeness or display...
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How Can Therapy Address Addiction?
Addiction is a complex disease that often requires more than one approach to treatment, including therapy that can identify underlying issues and teach coping skills. More than 22 million American...
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