The Potential Impact of Your News Exposure

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How often do you watch or read the news? After your exposure, do you find yourself feeling empowered and informed, or do you find yourself feeling negative and pessimistic? As a therapist, I have worked with clients who have been impacted by their news exposure, and feeling pessimistic about the current state of the world. …

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Can Uncertainty Lead to Self-Sabotaging?

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With access to the internet, a world of experts, and the ability to contact others at anytime, our tolerance for managing uncertainty has declined. Why be okay with uncertainty when we have all these ways to research and get others opinions? Certainly we can find some certainty in the uncertain right? Unfortunately, when something is…

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Working Through Partner Conflicts

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Danielle Bertini Conflicts are inevitable in all types of relationships. However, whether a fight brings down or builds up the relationship depends on how the couple behaves in the aftermath. There are couples that fight frequently and strongly, only to fall in love harder when things are done. And then there are couples that go…

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It’s Okay to Have Anxiety — You’re Not Alone (Part Two)

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If you read my last blog post article referencing the Fast Company article, “When your body calls time out” by author Chuck Swoboda, you may be wondering if there are a few more things you can do in order to accept that you have anxiety.  Yes, below are a few more key points regarding acceptance…

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It’s Okay to Have Anxiety — You’re Not Alone (Part One)

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I work with many clients who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression. My job as their clinical therapist is to help the client understand possible reasons/triggers for their anxiety and possible coping mechanisms for it. Some clients have no idea if they have anxiety, but they know they are feeling burned out from their personal…

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The Money Messages You Send to Your Children

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Children absorb lessons about money in ways parents may never expect. A child who watches a parent stress over bills may carry that same anxiety into adulthood. Another child who sees money used as a reward for good behavior may grow up believing money equals approval. These daily experiences create what psychologists call money messages.…

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A Quick Guide for Setting 5 Types of Boundaries

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The idea of “setting boundaries” is often discussed in therapy, as it is a helpful and practical tool for improving your own mental health and the quality of your relationships. A personal boundary is a superficial line that distinguishes yourself and your personal comforts/discomforts, tolerances/intolerances, from another person or entity. Setting boundaries can be empowering…

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Dealing With Everyday Stress

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In today’s world, stress has become a chronic condition many of us struggle with. With how fast paced our lives are and the exposure we have to social media and the news, it’s no wonder this is becoming a growing issue. When we feel stressed or hear others say they’re feeling stressed what exactly does…

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