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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    Building Trust in a Counselor-Client Relationship

    759 words|3.8 min read|

    Research shows that the therapeutic alliance — the bond between therapist and client — is a strong predictor of how successful therapy will be. The [...]

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    How to Tell if You’ll Benefit from Therapy Even if You Feel “Fine”

    923 words|4.6 min read|

    Should I go to therapy if I feel fine? It can be hard to know when therapy is the right option for you. It's common [...]

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    A Closer Look At Biofeedback Therapy

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    Our body does things every day that we have little to no awareness of — like breathing, the rate at which our hearts beat and [...]

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    What to Expect During The Mental Health Assessment Process

    647 words|3.2 min read|

    If your doctor or health professional has recommended a mental health assessment, there's no need to worry—the process is straightforward and painless. Mental health issues [...]

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    9 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Mental Health Therapy

    894 words|4.5 min read|

    How can you get the most out of mental health therapy? Learn how to maximize the effectiveness of therapy sessions to build solid foundations for recovery.

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    Is It Working? 6 Signs You’re Making Progress in Therapy

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    How do you measure if you're making progress in therapy? Take a look at six signs that therapy is working.

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    Common Types of Outpatient Counseling for Adults

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    If you’re considering therapy, you may be wondering where to start. There are many different forms of counseling, and each therapist will have their own [...]

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    Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder

    790 words|4 min read|

    From time to time we might feel a little nervous when entering a new situation or environment. We all want to make a good impression [...]

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    The Benefits of Biofeedback Therapy

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    Biofeedback is a form of therapy that is widely used among both medical and mental health practitioners to help patients manage various conditions. This [...]