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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Articles, Children and Adolescent Counseling, Counseling, Family Counseling
Introduction Every year on March 21, the world pauses to recognize World Down Syndrome Day. The date itself carries meaning. The 21st day of the third month represents the triplication of the 21st chromosome that gives Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, its name. This year’s theme, “Improve Our Support Systems,” speaks to a …
Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Articles, Happiness, Mental Health, Positive thinking
Introduction “Good vibes only!” “Just think positive!” “Manifest your dreams!” “Choose happiness!” If you’ve ever felt frustrated, invalidated, or even worse after hearing these well-meaning but ultimately hollow phrases, you’re not alone. While positive thinking has its place, the relentless push toward constant positivity has created what psychologists call “toxic positivity,” a harmful approach that …
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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Articles, Counseling, Mental Health
Introduction Starting therapy is one of the most courageous decisions you can make for your mental health. But walking into your first session without asking the right questions is a little like starting a road trip without a map. You might get somewhere, but it may not be where you intended to go. Here is …
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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Articles, Relationships, Therapy, Women's Mental health
Introduction This International Women’s Day, as we celebrate women’s achievements, resilience, and contributions to society, we must also acknowledge a less comfortable truth: women face unique and often overlooked mental health challenges that deserve urgent attention and open conversation. The statistics are sobering. According to recent data, 27.2% of women in the United States experience …
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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Articles, Children and Adolescent Counseling, Relationships
Introduction Teen dating violence is a serious and widespread problem affecting young people across Oklahoma and throughout the United States. Despite its prevalence, many parents, educators, and even teens themselves don’t recognize the warning signs until a relationship has become dangerous or damaging. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 …
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