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Introduction You saw the “first day of school” countdown posts. You watched other parents talk about how much they will miss their kids this summer. And somewhere underneath your own relief that school is starting again, a quieter feeling crept in: guilt. If part of you is genuinely looking forward to school starting, and another …
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Introduction You have decided to start therapy, or maybe you have been in therapy before and it did not quite click. Either way, you are now facing a search bar full of names, credentials, and specialties, and no clear way to know who is actually right for you. Finding the right therapist is about more …
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Introduction Taking the first step toward therapy can feel both hopeful and intimidating. You may know you need support, but still find yourself wondering, “What actually happens during a first therapy session?” If you’ve never been to counseling before, it’s completely normal to have questions and even a few worries. Maybe you’re concerned that you’ll …
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Introduction Every year on July 24, International Self-Care Day reminds us to slow down and take care of ourselves. Whether it’s getting enough sleep, exercising, spending time with loved ones, journaling, or taking a break from social media, self-care plays an important role in maintaining our mental and emotional well-being. But what happens when you’ve …
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Introduction The research has been clear on this for decades; It isn’t a personality trait, rather it is a process, a set of behaviors, thoughts, and relational patterns that can be built at any age, in any life circumstance, including the one you are in right now. Most people who feel they lack resilience are …
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