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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health
“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” This quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky underscores the belief that human existence is not merely about survival, but about finding purpose in one’s life. Individuals diagnosed with suicidal ideation are often described as having lost purpose – or …
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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health, Uncategorized
WORKLESS I miss your morning greetingsrewards throughout my daythe challenges your scripts imposethe benefits you paid Bestowing incentives for bonusrewarding each year with a raiseenriching each hour – perfecting each taskapplauding my genius through praise All I could be you challengedyou broadened my outlook my viewsprovided food, clothing, and sheltermy dreams and ambitions infused In …
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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health
You don’t need a catastrophic life event to feel like you’re drowning. Sometimes, it’s the Monday morning inbox. Or the passive-aggressive email. Or the way the dishes seem to multiply when your back is turned. Stress has a way of embedding itself into the most mundane moments until you realize you’re clenched all he time—shoulders …
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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Depression
There are many scenarios in which a man or woman may wake up one morning to discover they are widowed. For some, it comes slowly over a period of time, while for others, it happens suddenly and unexpectedly. Though many say separation or divorce can feel the same, whether one is very young or very …
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Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” This powerful quote by Brené Brown is preceded by “embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love, and belonging, and joy – the experiences that make us the most …
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