Category: Positive Psychology

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4 Ways to Set Yourselves Free

It’s a brand new year! Have you or your child been feeling discouraged about meeting your new year’s resolutions? Or are you simply feeling a bit stuck? Like you can’t

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What To Do When Your Child Lies

When your child lies to you it feels crummy, doesn’t it? Often times parents feel they need to ‘fix’ their child’s lying by calling them out on it and trying

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Working with Anger

Anger often gets a bad rap. When left unchecked, it can cause arguments, meltdowns, and mayhem. But just like other emotions, anger can help us if we listen to it.

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Books for the New Year!

Looking for books for yourself or your children that speak to the challenges you are facing? We have suggestions! Read on for book picks for children, young adults, and parents

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Preparing for a Beautiful New Year

The holidays are here! It is cold outside and getting dark early. It’s a natural time to turn inward and reflect. Sometimes self-reflection can turn into rumination or depression. We

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Rediscover Yourself Through Writing

Notes from a Therapist’s Desk… The kids are back to school! Perhaps you can breathe a little easier, and maybe even make some time for yourself. Why not pull out

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The Power of Pressing “Pause”

Notes from a Therapist’s Desk… Are you or your child feeling down? Unsure of how to start moving in the direction you want to go in? Know that you are

Become More Self-Compassionate Through Practice

Self-compassion promotes happiness, boosts self-esteem, and encourages interconnection and consideration of others. It can be helpful to practice self-compassion when you feel angry or frustrated with yourself, or any time