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Depression. Most people, if not all people, have heard of depression and understand it to a certain degree and are talking about it more openly, which is wonderful. But how many people are taking the time to talk about prenatal depression? I work with many clients who experience depression whether it be related to their personal or professional life, but it appears to be less common for clients to talk about prenatal depression, maybe simply because there…

In today’s world we seem to be constantly flooded with influencers and celebrities trying to sell us “the next big thing”. Whether it be for weight loss, health, shopping, or eating well, it seems everyone has an opinion on the next thing you should buy to change your life. Two items I frequently see in regards to an individual’s mental health are Himalayan salt lamps and essential oil diffusers. People have said their anxiety is completely gone,…

Throughout my life I’ve never considered myself much of a morning person or really a night owl either. I’d wake up in time to roll out of bed, brush my teeth, get dressed and go. If I remembered I’d grab a protein bar on the way out the door and eat quickly on the way to school or work. Every day I’d plan on coming home from work, working out, and cooking a nice dinner. Without fail,…

Life is one big learning curve. As we go through the trials and tribulations of life, we hopefully come out at the end a bit stronger, wiser, and more compassionate (towards ourselves and others). There is no right or wrong way to live your life (besides perhaps following basic human rights principles such as being respectful to others and doing no harm). We may often feel the societal pressures of needing to do things a certain way,…

Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck? Or feeling like you can repeat the same day over and over again? If you’ve ever seen the movie “Groundhog Day” (Ramis and Albert, 1993), you can relate to the idea of feeling like you’re going through the same motions over and over again or repeating the same day over and over again. This can be a normal human feeling at times – to feel stuck in the same routine…

Amanda Gregory, LCPC, EMDR 1 out of every 1,000 people in the United States becomes deaf before age 18. In addition, a larger number of people report developing hearing loss that impacts their daily lives. Yet, Deaf culture is a concept that many hearing people have not encountered or do not understand. Here are some concepts to consider on your journey to understanding Deaf culture: The Meaning of Terms It’s important to know the correct meanings of…

Amanda Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Babe Ruth, Nelson Mandela, John Lennon, Faith Hill, and Superman were all adopted. Adoptees and their families are often misunderstood by those who are not familiar with the impact of adoption, and most of these misunderstandings can be prevented. In order to better understand adoptees and their families, consider these points. Adoptees Might Not Have Access to Information About their History Some adoptees might not know information that those who are not adopted…

Madissyn Fredericks, Licensed Professional Counselor When you fall in love with someone you just can’t seem to get enough of them. Before you know it you are spending most of your free time going on dates, visiting family or friends, running errands, or staying in together. After awhile one or both of you may begin to feel like you need some time to yourself. While it can sound dramatic to “take some space” from your partner, it…

“It’s hug time!!!” If you have children, you are probably very familiar with that declaration. The film Trolls came out in 2016 and until the end of 2018, I had been very successful in sidestepping that movie. I always knew it had a positive message, but I couldn’t get past how annoying Poppy’s voice was. Thus, I avoided it. Don’t judge me. But one day, my daughter asked me to watch the film with her. She really…