Emotional growth doesn’t always announce itself. It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes, it’s quiet—like a shift in posture, a deeper breath, or a moment of eye contact that never would’ve happened...
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How to Get Clients to Open Up: 8 Practical Strategies
One of the biggest challenges in therapy isn’t just what to say—it’s how to create a space where clients feel safe enough to share. For many, talking about emotions is...
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Therapist’s Guide: Using Therapy Cards to Grow Connection
Therapy cards offer a creative and structured way to explore emotions in sessions. Whether working with couples, individuals, or groups, they can be a powerful tool to facilitate deeper emotional...
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Essential Tools for Navigating Holiday Interactions with Ease
The holiday season brings together loved ones, creating opportunities for joyful memories and cherished traditions. However, these gatherings can sometimes bring stress, tension, and emotional challenges as well. Managing interactions...
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Facing Family Dynamics with Compassion and Boundaries This Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a time of warmth and joy, but it can also bring up challenging family dynamics. Whether it’s that one relative who knows just how to...
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7 Self Care Tools You Can Use at Home (Even When You Don’t Want to Leave Bed)
Some days, getting out of bed and actively working on your mental health feels impossible. But self-care doesn’t always require big moves—sometimes, the smallest actions can make a difference. When...
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Self-Care: Why It Should Be a Daily Practice, Not an Emergency Procedure
Let’s be real: most of us treat self-care like that fire extinguisher we keep in the corner—important, but only when things are really on fire. You’re fine! Everything is fine!...
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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Mental Health Journey
When I first started my mental health journey, I had no idea what I was in for. I thought it was going to be this neat little path where I’d...
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The Power of “AND”
In a world that often pushes us to choose between one extreme or another—either strong or weak, confident or insecure, perfect or flawed—it can be easy to fall into the...
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Anxiety 101: How to Cope When Your Brain Won’t Shut Up
You know that feeling when your brain suddenly decides to become a 24/7 talk show host, constantly bombarding you with thoughts? Welcome to anxiety—where every little thing has the potential...
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Doing Your Best Looks Different Every Day
In our journey through life, the notion of “doing your best” is often portrayed as an unwavering standard of excellence. This perception can be daunting, particularly for those of us...
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The Power of Validating Emotions
When someone is going through a tough time, one of the most healing things we can offer is validation. Simply acknowledging their feelings and letting them know that it’s okay...
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Communicating Your Needs Without Apology
It’s easy to get caught up in people-pleasing and forget that our needs matter too. This can lead to feelings of resentment and burnout. Learning to communicate what you need...
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Why Keep Going: Finding Reasons to Persist Through the Darkness of Depression
When you’re in the depths of depression, it can feel like the entire world has lost its color. Joy, motivation, interest in activities you once loved – everything seems to...
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Understanding Self-Confidence: A Psychological Perspective (What It Is And How It’s Formed)
Self-confidence is a complex and multifaceted construct that has been studied by psychologists for decades. At its core, self-confidence refers to our belief in our ability to succeed and our...
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