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Dani Parmacek, LCPC, R-DMTMay 93 minExploring Avoidance: When Does Avoiding Emotions Actually Perpetuate Suffering?As human beings, we are conditioned to resist discomfort. In many ways, this is adaptive and helps keep us protected. This becomes...
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Colleen Lennon, LCSWMar 283 minOnly You are Responsible for Your HappinessMany people believe that if they were to make more money, have a nicer car or larger house, be in a relationship, have more friends, be...
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Nicole Bentley, LCSWOct 25, 20212 minHow to Take a Break at WorkNo matter what your job is, it’s likely that you will need a quick break from time to time to refocus, re-set, and feel present. Some...
Colleen Lennon, LCSWOct 19, 20213 minSurviving the HolidaysThe holidays are meant to be a time of celebrating, traditions, spending and enjoying time with family and friends, taking a break and...
Colleen Lennon, LCSWOct 4, 20212 minYes, Money Can Impact Your Financial, Physical, Social, and Mental Health! Money and financial issues can have a significant impact on a persons emotional and physical well being. If you are finding money and...
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Colleen Lennon, LCSWAug 25, 20213 minToo Many Add-To-CartsAdd to cart, add to cart, add to cart, buy, buy, buy, feel a high or sense of relief, go deeper into debt, hide the evidence, experience...
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Colleen Lennon, LCSWAug 9, 20213 minLet’s Stop the Negative Stigma of Mental Illness and Therapy As a mental health provider, I am always concerned about and upset by the stigma and negative perception of mental illness/disorders,...