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What Resources Are There for Adults with ADHD?

March 4, 2021

Hannah Hopper, LPC  ADHD is typically diagnosed in children, but what if you’re an adult and your ADHD has been under the radar until recent years? Maybe you’ve struggled with it most of your life, but now that you’re working in the office, ADHD is showing up in new ways and beginning to get in the way of your work productivity. And just so we’re on the same page, some of the primary symptoms include fidgeting, difficulty…

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How to Destress When Everything Feels Stressful

February 25, 2021

I think it’s safe to assume most, if not all, of us are currently experiencing higher levels of stress than we may previously have been used to. We are living through “unprecedented” times, as I’ve heard people repeat time and time again. But what are we doing to account for these times? From my perspective, we’ve been expected to adapt to working from home, potentially home school our children, isolate from friends and family, and continue working…

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The Importance of Mental Health and Its De-Stigmatization

February 19, 2021

Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, MA, NCC Roughly one in five Americans is living with a mental illness. Despite its pervasiveness, however, ⅔ of these Americans will not receive help. Whether this stems from reluctance due to widespread stigmatization or the inaccessibility of affordable care, the underlying premise remains the same: mental health care is incredibly important to the overall well-being of our society. 1) The Importance of mental health  According to the World Health Organization, 16% of global disease…

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How to Suggest Therapy to Your Partner or a Loved One?

February 13, 2021

Erin Ameri, LPC There is no question that times are tough right now, and everyone could use some extra support. Therapy can feel like a daunting experience to those who have never done it before. Often we find ourselves in therapy once we’ve hit a breaking point, rather than as a preventative measure. In the past, therapy was a taboo topic to suggest to a loved one. Nowadays, I find clients wanting to suggest therapy to a…

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How To Be Accountable In A Partnership Even When You Are “Right?”

February 10, 2021

Steven Losardo, AMFT  Schultheis et al. 2010 note that you may divert attention, give excuses, or justify when not being accountable for something you have done or are still doing. In a committed relationship, this often results in arguments or conflicts and, if not addressed, perpetual gridlock (Gottman, 2017).  This blog will review a couple exercises that help highlight places where you have not been accountable or need help developing accountability, if not present. For the blog’s…

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How Do Men and Women Differ in Suicide?

February 9, 2021

By: Ashlee Stumpf, LPC While working in a men’s group for the past four years, I have heard of numerous hardships. One which continues to strike me is the number of these men who had suicidal thoughts or made previous attempts to take their own life. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon. According to the World Health Organization, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. As a result, much study has been done…

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How Do I Shift My Mindset (Just in Time for the New Year)?

February 8, 2021

It’s no secret that our mindset tends to dictate the way we interpret experiences throughout our lives. If we’re in a good mood we typically look on the bright side of things. Find the positives wherever we can. If we’re in a bad mood, everything’s terrible and nothing is going our way. During my sessions with clients, I find myself frequently discussing how we can shift our perspective. How we perceive things affects how we feel and…

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How Can I Stand Up for What I Need?

February 6, 2021

By: Danielle Bertini, LPC Are you the type of person who tries their best to be respectful and show compassion and concern towards others when they need it? Maybe you’re too pleasing most of the time. Or maybe you really connect with the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” But how often is it that you cater to others, but they often don’t return the favor? Learning to stand up…

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How Do I Match My Communication to Different Styles of Learning?

February 5, 2021

Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified  You can improve your communication by matching someone’s learning style. The three main learning styles are visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Some people have a primary learning style, while others have a combination of styles. In order to improve your communication with someone, try matching their style of learning. First, identify which style or combination of styles best fits the person with whom you want to communicate. Visual  Here are some aspects…

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Can You Cohabitate Successfully While Never Knowing This?

January 26, 2021

Steven Losardo, AMFT The majority of this blog will review cohabitation data in the U.S. The blog will also provide some essential tools to assist couples in areas the data highlights as problematic. Since 2001, family attitudes and values related to unmarried cohabitation have been positive (Reid, 2020). In 2010, Pew survey data noted that 7% of adults ages 30-44 living together were cohabiting. In 2019, Horowitz, Graf, and Livingston provide a Pew data report stating from…

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