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Nature Can Teach Us

May 8, 2024 at 7:00 AM

On a 100 mile trek in Spain, famously called the "Camino De Santiago," I walked clear across that country last fall. It rained 9 out of the 10 days, along with large wind gusts and fluctuating temperatures, up and down hills.Our guide said, "...

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Confronting Jealousy: How to Transform Envy into Empowerment and Fulfillment

April 18, 2024 at 7:00 AM

Confronting Jealousy Go ahead and look that monster in its big green eyes. With holidays done and a new year begun, it is not uncommon to have "pangs of jealousy" for what others have accomplished, enjoyed, or acquired. Jealousy often gets a ba...

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Unlocking Success: The Transformative Power of Full Commitment

April 2, 2024 at 7:00 AM

The Power of Commitment"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back... The moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves, too... All sorts of things occur to help one that would never have occurred otherwise. A w...

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When the wedding is over will you be ready for the marriage to begin?

March 8, 2024 at 7:00 AM

Most couples put an incredible amount of time, energy, expectations, planning and finances into their wedding. The romance and excitement revolving around that one day can be beyond overwhelming. But what of the days, weeks, and years that follow this ma...

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Navigating the Journey from Acquiescence to Acceptance

February 19, 2024 at 7:56 PM

During the past year, all of us have been forced to reckon with life as it is, rather than as we would like it to be. Some people have dealt more successfully with that challenge than others. Some clients have been able to adjust to their new circumstanc...

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Navigating Jealousy: Understanding and Overcoming Envy in Modern Society

January 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Confronting Jealousy Before It Becomes a MonsterIt’s human nature to occasionally have “pangs of jealousy” for what others have accomplished, enjoyed, or acquired. In fact, it could be argued that our culture encourages us to compare ourselves to others i...

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Empty Nest: Coming to Terms

January 9, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Releasing fear and other blocks is key to proceeding so that changes in life and routines can evolve and be inspired from a calm and peaceful state of mind. Navigating this transition within the therapist-client relationship through individual or couples c...

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Post-Adoption Adjustment Counseling

December 14, 2023 at 8:00 AM

If you struggle with addiction, the holidays can be a minefield, triggering the negative behaviors you’ve been working hard to avoid. Add our ongoing public health crisis, with the sharp spike in cases of coronavirus, and the dangers multiply.In ordinary ...

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Anxiety: Are You Anxious?

December 11, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Do you have a vague, nagging feeling eating away at your attempts to be happy? Are you tormented by what you perceive to be an uncontrollable life and circumstance? Do you find “fear of death” thoughts threaten your peace? Do you feel intimidated by every ...

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Grief Counseling

December 4, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Is Loss Taking Its Toll On You?Where do we go, what do we do and how do we cope when we are faced with excruciating loss – whether it be through illness, death, divorce, retirement, job loss or other life circumstances? Grief takes its toll. It is not only...

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Don’t Dread the Upcoming Holiday Stress

November 20, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Plan on Preventing the Blues This HolidayYou may feel like you’re the only one coping with the stress of the holidays. However, all those family and friends you see more often around this time of year – they too, are most likely, feeling the same blues you...

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What Do You Really Want for the Holidays?

November 15, 2023 at 8:00 AM

As we turn our attention to the holidays, some people ask, “What do I want?” and create wish lists of the gifts they hope to receive. For others, the question touches upon a deeper need. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukah, or Kwanzaa, it’s worth...

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Do You Need Therapy for Depression?

October 20, 2023 at 7:00 AM

There are many signs and symptoms of depression. It can manifest as low self-esteem, a general lack of interest in life and an intense or persisting sadness. Depression can strike at any age. Often depression accompanies other diseases – both mental and ph...

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Make Time For A Relationship Review

October 9, 2023 at 7:00 AM

Recently a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Elizabeth Bernstein, brought up some very important points about relationship check ups and reviews. Some analogies were made that strongly support the idea that a regular review of our relationships can do...

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Building on the Foundation of Individual Therapy Through Group Therapy

September 22, 2023 at 7:00 AM

Have you experienced studying with a teacher and then gone out into the world to be pleasantly surprised by your progress and improved skills? It’s always rewarding to see hard work pay off. Likewise, the discoveries made, when moving from individual thera...

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Is Your Insomnia A Cause Of Problems Or An Effect Of Them?

August 15, 2023 at 7:00 AM

Insomnia Therapy DefinedSeeing a therapist for insomnia may not be the first thing one thinks of when experiencing the inability to sleep. Many people turn to various physical remedies and aids for relief – but let’s consider the definition of sleep – (The...

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Couples in Conflict

July 13, 2023 at 7:00 AM

During our current health crisis, a lot has been written about how social distancing and forced proximity within families create new challenges and potential conflicts for couples. Parents have had to come up with new routines for work and child care that...

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Triggers for Addictive Behavior Multiply Over the Holidays – Here’s How to Cope

June 6, 2023 at 7:00 AM

If you’re struggling with addiction, the holidays can be a minefield of dangerous triggers of the negative behaviors you’ve been working so hard to avoid. Whether you have negative or positive associations with the days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s...

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Infidelity Counseling

May 12, 2023 at 7:00 AM

When a couple’s world is shaken up and turned upside down by infidelity, the subsequent deluge of emotions may be difficult to circumvent on one’s own. During these times of immeasurable stress it can be a life saver to contact a therapist to begin infide...

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Are You Ready To Face Your Anger? Start Anger Therapy Today!

March 8, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Has anger become a routine response for you?Do you often find yourself irritated and discomforted by the slightest triggers?Has anger become an all too common reaction in your relationships, at home, work or in social environments?Have you heard yourself m...

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How You Can Overcome Your Addictions Through Counseling

January 26, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Trying to understand and overcome addiction on your own can be a very slippery slope. In addition to the seemingly endless forms of addiction – food, drugs, sex, gambling, shopping, alcohol – there appears to be an equally infinite number of ways that addi...

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