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Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!

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When Faith Hurts: Identifying and Naming Religious Trauma

Have you had an adverse religious experience? Read this blog to learn how to manage your religious trauma and move toward healing.

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How to Meditate: Finding the Practice That Fits You

Meditation is everywhere these days—from subway ads promoting the latest meditation app to the ten quiet minutes at the end of a yoga class, or even a New York Times article proclaiming it as the key to happiness. But many of us don’t know how to meditate. Maybe you’ve dabbled in it yourself: sitting on… Continue reading How to Meditate: Finding the Practice That Fits You

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Have a Positive Relationship With Your Mind: The Art of Assuming Love [Video]

In this video, psychotherapist Rian Bodner explores the concept of creating a positive relationship with your negative mind through a practice called “The Art of Assuming Love.” The sympathetic nervous system wires our brains with a negativity bias—activating our built-in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response to protect us.This often leads us to misinterpret others’… Continue reading Have a Positive Relationship With Your Mind: The Art of Assuming Love [Video]

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Can Marijuana Help My Mental Health?

Have you ever wondered how your marijuana use is impacting your mental health? Read this blog to improve your relationship with marijuana.

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Responding Not Reacting: How to Respond When Called Racist

It can be very uncomfortable being called out for racism. This blog explores ways to respond with openness and compassion.

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Sleep Well, Live Well: Enhancing Mental Health Through Better Sleep Hygiene

Do you struggle with getting good sleep and notice negative impacts on your mental health? Read this blog to learn better sleep hygiene.

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The Evolution of Anxiety: How 2 Million Years Shaped Your Mind

Have you ever been anxious for seemingly small things? This blog explains how evolution has shaped how we experience anxiety today.

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3 Ways the Erotic Blueprint Will Improve Your Sex Life

Do you want to better understand your sexuality? This blog explores how to use the erotic blueprint to increase pleasure and satisfaction.

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When Loss Lingers: How to Recognize Ambiguous Loss [Video]

Have you experienced a loss without closure? Watch this video blog to learn how to navigate ambiguous loss and find ways to heal.

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How Will I Know if Therapy is Working For Me? [Video]

Are you feeling stuck in your therapy? Watch this video blog to identify if your therapy is working and what to do if it's not!

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Thriving in Polyamorous Relationships: What You Really Need to Know

Are you interested in polyamory but don't know where to start? This blog explores how to be successful in your polyamorous relationship.

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Power Exchange in Relationships: A Crash Course

Do you have fantasies about sexual submission or dominance? Read this blog to learn more about power exchange relationships.

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Forget Resolutions: Choose a Word for the Year Instead!

Tired of making New Years resolutions that are impossible to follow through with? Try a new approach - choose a word for the year!

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Understanding Parental Burnout: Effective Coping Strategies

Does parenting take a physical and mental toll on you? Read this blog to learn how to navigate parental burnout!

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From Fear to Freedom: How to Overcome Phobias

Do you struggle with intense fear or phobias? This blog provides strategies and treatment options for overcoming phobias.

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How to Incorporate Wellness into New Year’s Resolutions

Wow! We are almost at the start of another year. It feels like just yesterday we were creating our goals and thinking about our intentions for 2021. In this blog, we will look ahead to 2022 wellness new year’s resolutions. But first, let’s take a

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Holiday Anxiety: Why do the Holidays Stress Me Out?

By now, you may have heard “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” over and over through commercials, social media posts or as you walk down the aisles at the grocery store. (Try to read that without hearing it sung by the famous Andy

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What is Binge Eating and Why is it Hard to Stop?

Binge eating affects roughly four million adults in the United States alone. Yet there is often a lack of understanding for the complexities of the behavior. What we often overlook is how bingeing can stem from emotional, psychological, and/or physiological factors. In this blog, I

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Manage Your Post-Pandemic Social Anxiety

Many people suffer from social anxiety. The level of frequency, intensity, and duration differ for everyone. While social anxiety is common for many, some are experiencing social anxiety for the first time. Covid-19 has caused many different mental, physical, financial, and emotional challenges for individuals

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What Are The Early Signs of an Abusive Relationship? [Video]

What are the Early Signs of an Abusive Relationship [Transcript] Today, I will be talking about early signs of an abusive relationship. Before we jump into examples of abuse, I want to give quick definitions for emotional abuse and physical abuse. Please note that there

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What to Expect from EMDR Therapy

“The best way out is always through” – Robert Frost Have you considered Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy? If you have, this blog will provide you with some information of what to expect in EMDR therapy. You might have heard that EMDR includes

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