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How to Help Kids Overcome Halloween Anxiety and Nightmares

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health, Parenting

As Halloween approaches, parents across the country are rushing out to find the perfect costume for their child. Although the Cartoon Network licensed costumes are some of the more popular ones, vampires, witches, monsters, Power Rangers, Superman, Spider Man, and ghosts make this year’s list. Selecting the perfect costume can be a fun family event, …

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Pain Management Myths and Facts: What You Need to Know

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health

More than 30% of Americans report experiencing pain in the past three months. This figure includes those who visited clinics, saw doctors, or utilized telemedicine. It does not account for the 38% who purchased over-the-counter pain medications or the 70% who visited emergency rooms in the past six months. Whether facing mild discomfort, chronic pain, …

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Understanding Childhood Obesity: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling | Children and Adolescent Counseling

The days of walking to the neighborhood school, playing outside until nightfall, roller skating on the sidewalks, and riding bikes and skateboarding on neighborhood streets is long gone for many children. Doing manual chores, eating homecooked meals, and getting excited over a family outing for ice cream is recalling days gone by. Though these things …

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Hope and Healing: Tackling Suicide and Mental Health Stigma in Oklahoma

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. From Sunday, September 8, 2024, to Saturday, September 14, 2024, we observe National Suicide Prevention Week, and September 10, 2024, is Suicide Prevention Day. These observances highlight the growing urgency of addressing suicide, which has been increasing in the United States since 2001. In Oklahoma, suicide ranks as the …

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The Introvert’s Guide to Thriving: Personalized Self-Care Tactics

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health

Developing a self-care strategy tailored to the unique needs of introverts is essential for maintaining balance and well-being. It involves recognizing and embracing your natural preferences for solitude and quieter environments. This article provides practical tips to help introverts create a self-care regimen that not only respects their inherent traits but also enhances their overall …

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