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anxiety, mental health, communication, depression, mindfulness, positive affirmation

The Power Behind Positive Affirmations

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 3/7/2023

The Power Behind Positive Affirmations

The repetition of positive, affirming words can often be applied for an extra dose of confidence in difficult situations. Positive affirmations can serve as helpful reminders in times of anxiety, stress, moments of low self-worth, or even when beginning or ending your day. It can sometimes feel easier to let negative...

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play therapy, anxiety, mental health, children, communication, depression

The Art of Play Therapy

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 2/7/2023

The Art of Play Therapy

“All my child did with their counselor was play!”   The idea that play therapy isn’t a legitimate approach to therapy is a common misconception with which counselors often contend. Play therapy is real therapy and is an evidenced based approach to working with children. This therapeutic approach is to children what...

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mental health, depression, sleep, sad, seasonal affective disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 12/15/2022

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Roughly 5 percent of the U.S. population experiences seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It is most common during the fall and winter months, when the days get shorter and there is less sunlight. SAD can occur during the spring or summer, although this is less common....

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mental health, anxiety, trauma, depression, ipv, domestic violence, ptsd

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): How Children Are Affected

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 10/14/2022

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): How Children Are Affected

Children who are exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) are not all affected equally or in the same ways. For many children, exposure to IPV can be very traumatic, and their reactions are often similar to reactions to other traumatic stressors. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) highlights important immediate...

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mental health, anxiety, ptsd, trauma, depression, ipv, domestic violence

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Underrepresented Groups

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 10/7/2022

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Underrepresented Groups

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a health problem affecting people of all genders, ages, and sexual identities. While IPV victimization of cis-gender heterosexual women are most widely researched, men, children and individuals of the LGBTQ community are also directly impacted. In result, there is an inadequate understanding of IPV experiences...

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mental health, anxiety, ptsd, trauma, depression, ipv, domestic violence

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Awareness Month

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 9/28/2022

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Awareness Month

October is Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), more commonly known as domestic violence, awareness month. IPV is described as abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another (NCASV, 2022). This can include physical violence, sexual violence, threats, economic, and emotional/psychological...

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mental health, depression, anxiety, ptsd, trauma, suicide prevention

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 9/21/2022

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is suicide prevention awareness month. This is a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. Suicidal thoughts, like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. Often, suicide is the result of an untreated mental health issue. It is important to...

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mental health, depression, anxiety, ptsd, school, sleep

Back To School Tips For Mental Wellness

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 8/30/2022

Back To School Tips For Mental Wellness

Returning to routines and expectations of school can be a huge shift for both children and their families. Children not only carry the physical items in their backpacks, but they are also carrying the weight of their new responsibilities, stresses, expectations, and worries of starting a new school year. Parents...

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anxiety, depression, traumatic events, mental health, progressive muscle relaxation, ptsd, guided meditation

Building Your Toolbox: Healthy Coping Skills

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 7/22/2022

Building Your Toolbox: Healthy Coping Skills

Living with mental illness is not easy and can prove to be a consistent problem without a clear solution. Treatments such as medication and psychotherapy are effective in relieving symptoms of mental illness, but it would also be beneficial to know what to do on your own to promote self-regulation....

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anxiety, depression, traumatic events, mental health, gratitude

Journaling for Improved Mental Wellness

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 7/7/2022

Journaling for Improved Mental Wellness

Journaling can be a very effective tool for anyone dealing with any overwhelming emotion. However, simply putting words on a page will most likely not give the writer all the benefits of journaling, but effective journaling can result in many positive outcomes and improvements to one’s quality of life. Effective...

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