• Navigating Familial Grief: Coping with the Death of a Parent

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    Even with advanced knowledge of impending death, there’s no way to prepare for the heavy emotions that follow the loss of a loved one, especially [...]

  • A Closer Look At ADHD vs ADD

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    Sometimes attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are used interchangeably in a modern speech to describe an individual that is easily distracted [...]

  • Recovery in the Jungle

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    12-Step Meeting on a Beach The jungle of Costa Rica seems an unlikely place to find a 12-step meeting, but during a recent vacation it’s [...]

  • How to Identify and Challenge Irrational Thinking

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    We've all been told by well-meaning loved ones at some point that something we did or said was unreasonable. We often make mistakes, act out [...]

  • What to Expect from Inpatient Treatment

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    Recently, several inpatient treatment facilities were exposed for illegal and unethical operations. Due to this we feel that individuals should be informed about what they [...]

  • Dealing With Social Anxiety

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    Do you ever feel like everyone is watching you, waiting with criticizing remarks? Or do you avoid events that could potentially involve having conversations with [...]

  • Finding Value for Court Mandated Treatment

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    While some people believe that court mandated treatment isn't as effective as other people argue, there are actually numerous benefits to court mandated treatment for [...]

  • The Power of Positive Affirmations

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    We are all familiar with that tiny voice in our head that pops up at the least convenient times to tell us that "We [...]

  • What is Music Therapy?

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    When I let clients know that I’m board-certified as a music therapist, I often get the question: “What exactly is music therapy?” Because music is [...]

  • Should We Attend Couples Counseling?

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    Couples counseling is often painted as the last resort before a divorce. There is a lot of stigma and taboo surrounding marriage and couples counseling, [...]

  • The Signs and Types of Domestic Violence

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    One of the first steps in increasing domestic violence awareness is by learning to identify and understand it. This includes being able to identify the [...]

  • Self Care Journal Prompts When You Don’t Know What to Write

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    It can be overwhelming to stare at a blank piece of paper with the expectation to write something down. What should you write about? What [...]