Lydia Winstead
Voices of Healing: What Mental Health Means to Our Therapists on World Mental Health Day
October 10th is World Mental Health Day and as a group of mental health therapists, we can’t think of any “holiday” worth celebrating...
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Lydia Winstead
Aug 292 min
Centering Hope During Suicide Prevention Month
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. In order to support ourselves or those we love, it can be important to bring awareness to...
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Lydia Winstead
Jul 293 min
The Importance of Getting Back to the Basics when it All Feels Like too Much
I came across a post on Instagram that put words to an experience so many of us might be feeling. Lisa Olivera, an author and therapist,...
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Lydia Winstead
Jun 182 min
How to use “Beginner’s Mind” to Embrace Change
What if you approached each day with the wonder and curiosity of a beginner? Shoshin or beginners mind is an idea that stems from Zen...
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Margeaux Edwards, Clinical Coordinator Intern
May 311 min
Positive Affirmations to Embrace Life Transitions with an Open Heart and Mind
We all go through transitions in our lives. Perhaps it’s starting at a new school, pivoting in a career, or uprooting and moving to a new...
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Margeaux Edwards, Clinical Coordinator Intern
May 11 min
Ten Ways to Honor your Mom or Mother Figure on Mother’s Day
If you’re like many people, each year you may find yourself thinking: “What should I do for Mother’s Day?”. Whether you’ve run out of...
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Margeaux Edwards, Clinical Coordinator Intern
Apr 11 min
All jokes Aside: Keeping April Fools’ Day Pranks both Fun and Considerate
April Fools’ Day is a socially acceptable time to play pranks and joke around with other people. While engaging in playful banter...
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Margeaux Edwards, Clinical Coordinator Intern
Mar 12 min
Eight Women-Owned Businesses in the Valley to Celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th
If you’re looking for ideas on how to celebrate International Women’s Day this year, then you’re in the right place. Below is a list of...
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Margeaux Edwards, Clinical Coordinator Intern
Jan 292 min
Ways to Show Appreciation to your Loved Ones this Valentine’s Day According to their Love Language
With Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day around the corner, we figured now would be a good time to talk about love languages. Every person...
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Madison Lynch, LAC
Nov 14, 20232 min
Why I Believe EMDR Therapy Can be Helpful for More than PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is discussed diagnostically as being caused by exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or...
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Margeaux Edwards, Clinical Coordinator Intern
Nov 7, 20232 min
Ways We Can Extend Ourselves Compassion During the Holidays
It makes sense for the holidays to bring about both joy and discomfort. If you are like many people who experience the latter during the...
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Margeaux Edwards, Clinical Coordinator Intern
Aug 31, 20232 min
Listening is an Art - How to Make Someone Feel Truly Supported
Showing up for others is no easy task. When you care about someone, it can be hard to see them hurting–you might even go to great lengths...
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Amanda Bull, LAC
Jul 31, 20233 min
Why Support Groups Play a Vital Role in OCD Recovery
“The way OCD looks to outsiders is a far cry from what OCD really is. To outsiders, the disorder is what the press shows us—extreme cases...
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Margeaux Edwards, Clinical Coordinator Intern
Jul 31, 20232 min
How to Identify Back-to-School Anxiety in Kids and How to Help them Cope
Starting a new school year brings inevitable change which can fuel anxiety in children. Anxiety in and of itself is normal and exists to...
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Margeaux Edwards, Clinical Coordinator Intern
Jul 14, 20232 min
How to Tell the Difference Between Relationship Boundaries and Attempts to Control
Jonah Hills’ ex-girlfriend, professional surfer Sarah Brady recently shared text messages sent by Jonah during their relationship in...
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Margeaux Edwards, Clinical Coordinator Intern
Jun 30, 20232 min
Why is it Sometimes Difficult to Seek Help after Trauma?
Two people can experience the same distressing event, and one person can experience lasting symptoms of post-traumatic stress, while the...
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