Walking in a COVID Wonderland: Holidays in a Pandemic
The holidays always tend to bring a special kind of stress into our lives: Increased time with family members, seeing people you haven’t...
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Calm Mind Counseling explores various topics that effect people who may be dealing with various mental health challenges.
suzanne1421
Dec 20, 20202 min read
How to Make the Holidays Happy When Times Are Hard
It’s the most wonderful (bittersweet?) time of the year… Every year when the holidays roll in, we are flooded with TV commercials, store...
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suzanne1421
Dec 6, 20202 min read
Keeping things in check: How to maintain balance when uncertainty and anxiety loom
We all have a feel-good favorite whether it’s a favorite drink, delicious treat, or even an activity we can escape in. But how can we...
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suzanne1421
Nov 8, 20203 min read
Your Brain on Trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects about 10% of women and 4% of men over their lifetimes (1). Trauma is a response to a...
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suzanne1421
Oct 13, 20202 min read
Navigating the Storm: Your Child and the New Era of E-Learning
Back-to-school anxiety is common in both parents and children. From dealing with new challenges to new teachers and classes, the list...
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suzanne1421
Sep 27, 20202 min read
Recognizing Warning Signs of Suicidal Thoughts in Children and Teens
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and we should be attention paid to this issue all year long, this month provides a more...
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suzanne1421
Sep 13, 20203 min read
Tools for Battling COVID-Related Depression
Have you found that your mood has taken a dip recently, or that you haven’t been feeling like yourself? You’re not alone. Dealing with...
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suzanne1421
Aug 20, 20203 min read
Strategies to Help Support Your Anxious Child
Our last blog post discussed some unexpected signs that your child may be experiencing anxiety. If you notice your child having any of...
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suzanne1421
Aug 2, 20202 min read
Unexpected Signs of Anxiety in Children
Close your eyes and think about what an anxious person looks like, or what they might do. A lot of us will imagine someone who worries a...
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suzanne1421
Jul 19, 20202 min read
Building Self-Compassion with RAIN
We always hear and talk about self-esteem and how we need to build up our self-esteem to live happy meaningful lives. However;...
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suzanne1421
Jun 28, 20202 min read
5 Unexpected Symptoms of Depression
Most of us are aware of the telltale signs of depression – loss of interest, low mood, lack of motivation, over or under-sleeping....
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suzanne1421
May 31, 20204 min read
Quarantine Date Night
For those of you quarantined with your partner, this has probably been an eye-opening experience no matter how long you’ve been together,...
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suzanne1421
May 15, 20202 min read
Why You Should Try Therapy
Mental health is still quite a stigmatized subject in the U.S. There is an assumption that to go to therapy, there must be something...
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suzanne1421
Apr 24, 20202 min read
Finding Control During Quarantine
We’re living our lives, working, going to school, and dealing with the everyday stresses of life. All of the sudden, we are thrown into...
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suzanne1421
Apr 13, 20202 min read
The “Cure” For Your Child’s Boredom
Children are significantly more prone to boredom than adults. This is because the prefrontal cortex of the brain has not fully matured....
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suzanne1421
Apr 8, 20202 min read
5 Coping Skills to Try in Quarantine
Is being stuck in the house testing the limits of your sanity? If you’re like me, you’re trying to navigate this whole new world we’re in...
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suzanne1421
Apr 6, 20202 min read
Homeschooling: Self-Compassion During Self-Quarantine
As schools began to close, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents were forced into a new role: teacher. What feels like overnight...
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suzanne1421
Apr 2, 20202 min read
How to Talk to Your Kids about COVID-19
It is a scary, uncertain time for all of us right now. As adults and parents, we are worried about taking care of our families, financial...
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suzanne1421
Mar 30, 20201 min read
Telecounseling FAQs
COVID-19 turned our world upside down in a matter of days. The changes have impacted everyone greatly and many are struggling with coping...
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