Therapy
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Weathering the Storm: How to Manage Storm Anxiety
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By: Sierra Sands, LLP As we approach the busiest time of year for severe weather activity, storm anxiety is top of mind for many families. Storm anxiety is the intense overwhelming fear of severe weather events such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, or hurricanes, which often lasts beyond the storm, and can cause daily distress. Read on…
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Staying Connected Through Therapy: How PSYPACT Helps Families Across State Lines
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By Nicole Wozniak, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist & PSYPACT Certified Provider As you browse for mental health services, you may notice the acronym PSYPACT listed on practice websites. What does this mean? Have you ever wished that you and your family members who live in different states could join therapy sessions together- without the stress of…
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15 Things You Can Gain From Therapy
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By: Jaclyn Rink., MSCP, LLP Have you been considering starting therapy? This decision can sometimes feel daunting, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience with mental health or counseling services. You may be wondering: How does therapy even work? What will I learn in counseling? Will therapy actually help with my problems? What…
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Horses Are Healing Heroes
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By Caitlin Mahoney, M.S., TLLP Using horses in mental health treatment may sound like a strange idea, but as a lifelong horsewoman, when I found out about equine-assisted psychotherapy, it made perfect sense. There is nothing I find more relaxing than going to the barn, smelling the fresh air, and experiencing the connections that I…
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The Importance of Play
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by: Dr. Pamela McCaskill Over my last 30 years as a child psychologist, things have changed a lot, but especially in the lives of young children. We live in a highly structured, fast-paced world. Children’s days are often structured with one activity after another—school, sports, tutoring, etc. While these organized pursuits have their benefits, one…
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Feeling Physical? The differences between health-related anxiety disorders
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by: Jaclyn Rink, LLP It can be challenging when you are dealing with physical symptoms to know how to best approach them. For some people, it’s as simple as going to the doctor, receiving a diagnosis and following a treatment plan. For those that struggle with comorbid mental health symptoms, adding physical symptoms to the…
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Navigating Divorce
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By: Nicole Wozniak, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist Deciding that you and your partner are heading for the dreaded “D” word is something every parent fears. Not only are you faced with separating from a marriage, but there are many big decisions that need to be made when emotions are already high, and anxiety increases tenfold when…
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The Dopamine Dilemma
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By: Jaclyn Rink, MSCP, LLP You’ve been seeing it all over social media and hearing friends, family, and practitioners talk about it. Dopamine. It’s the current buzzword that seems to be the magical fix for our problems. Struggling to get out of bed today? Probably a lack of dopamine. Need a mood boost? “Go get…
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The Backpack Blues: Navigating Back-to-School Stress
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By: Jacob Lowe, MS, TLLP As the vibrant days of summer give way to the warm tones of autumn, a familiar yet demanding season draws upon us: the beginning of a new school year. While this time carries with it the promise of new beginnings, rekindled friendships, and vast amounts of opportunities to learn, it…
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(Easy) Ways to Enhance Quality Time with your Children
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By: Dr. Danielle Dwyer Spring Break is just around the corner! It’s been a long, cold, busy winter for all of us. Check out these tips for making the most of quality time with your children during the break. 10 Minutes Distraction-free: Spend 10 minutes with your child while they have your full attention (no…
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