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Father’s Day
My father passed away several years ago, so Father’s Day has taken on a different meaning than it had when my dad was alive. Though I no longer participate in…
Read MoreWhite Bear Lake Counseling | Office Opening July 2016!
Shh… We’ve Got a Secret to Share with You! Well, actually, we’re not going to whisper it; we’d like to shout it: WE’RE EXPANDING…
Read MorePractical Approaches to Coping with Stress
Last month I wrote about three strategies that often help impart stress reduction. In continuing with this theme, here are three more that frequently arise when it comes to practical…
Read More“I Hate to Cry” | The Science Behind Tears
I briefly watched the Billboard Music Awards the other night, just in time to hear Celine Dion belt out another incredible song and see her accept a Lifetime Achievement Award.…
Read More5 Myths About Mental Health Counseling Disspelled
MYTH: Only people with mental illness benefit from therapy. TRUTH: Mental health counseling is based in developing a relationship where you can feel safe to share your emotional experiences and…
Read MoreYou are Not Alone | A Blog About Emotional Pain
As a therapist, I have the privilege to work with all kinds of people—people from different backgrounds and circumstances who come for help with a wide range of problems. I…
Read MoreStress.
Stress. A lot of conversations surrounding this topic occur a lot of the time. In having addressed various circumstances involving stress, several factors have surfaced when it comes to its…
Read MoreI Just Don’t Want To Get Off The Couch | A Blog About Coping with Emotions
When we are feeling down, or experiencing low mood it can hard to know what to do. I know for me I just want to sit on the couch and…
Read MoreUsing Music to Move Through Emotion
I loved these songs, learned the tunes and the words, took them into my heart to stay. I had no idea what to do with them. But they were doing…
Read MoreManaging Anxiety: A Simple Breathing Exercise
Are you feeling anxious? If so, you are not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, roughly 18% of adults in the U.S. will experience some type of…
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