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Self Care

Lack of Control and Feeling Stuck

By KC Craig, LICSW | July 19, 2022
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We feel despair and hopelessness when we lose control of our lives, and this often leads to “feeling stuck.” Here’s how we can feel more confident and less stuck.

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Through Every Season — Parenting with Melodies

By Guest Writer | January 14, 2022

For adoptive parent and songwriter Lissa, memories, stories, and emotions get woven into melodies as she navigates parenting a child with a history of trauma. Learn how she uses songwriting for both communicating and healing.

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Beyond the GOAT — Celebrating Simone Biles

By Maya Rogers-Bursen, LMHC, Expressive Therapist | August 19, 2021
Simone Biles

Simone Biles has laid an incredible foundation for women’s gymnastics, but she made an even bigger impact on humanity when she opened the world to conversations about adoption and mental health for elite athletes.

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What Is Healthy Eating? Talking About Mindfulness and Intuitive Eating

By KC Craig, LICSW | July 9, 2021
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As Covid restrictions end and we emerge from an online view to full-body scrutiny, we anticipate even more anxiety and body shaming than ever. Our blog on mindfulness in eating and Intuitive Eating can help you learn to love and honor your body.

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New Year New . . . What? Creative Ways to De-Stress

By Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR | February 2, 2021
Creative ways to take care of yourself

Self-care doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Any small step is a good step. To de-stress, try some of the ideas our clinicians use for our own self-care – ways to release or express feelings, books, activities, soothing interventions. If therapy is the right step, here’s how to find a therapist that’s a good fit for you.

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