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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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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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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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Addiction Isn't What You Think It Is

Nobody wakes up one day and thinks, “You know, in about three to four years, I plan to become an addict.” Addiction isn’t usually something that is planned for or intentionally added to life. The...

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Five Benefits of Failure

Everybody fails. Failing is an inevitable part of life, but feeling like a failure shouldn’t be. If you can separate failing at something from feeling like you are the failure, and can bounce back...

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7 Strategies For Navigating Therapy Waitlists

Being on a waiting list can feel frustrating and disheartening, especially when you're seeking support during a challenging time in your life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression,...

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Stages of Grief

Hi, I'm Mary Helen, a licensed professional counselor with Lifeologie Midlothian, and wanted to just send a few tidbits about the topic of grief. While grief is complicated, I have found in sessions...

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5 Reasons To Consider Couple’s Counseling

Have you ever seen a rosebush in full bloom? Ah, the allure, the romance, the captivating dance of petals in the breeze. But think for a moment; what would it look like without regular watering,...