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Divorce Doesn’t Have to Mean Dysfunction: How Successful Co-Parenting Is Possible
Divorce is one of the most emotionally challenging transitions a family can experience. It often comes with grief, anger, fear, and uncertainty, not just for parents, but for children too. Many families worry that separation automatically means lifelong conflict or damage to their kids. The truth is: divorce does not have to define your family in a negative way. With intention, support, and the right tools, co-parenting can become a healing, respectful partnership centered on
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7 hours ago3 min read


Mental Health During the Holidays: Prioritizing Peace and Well-Being
Yasmin Henderson, ATR-BC, LIMHP, LPC, LADC The holiday season often comes wrapped in bright lights, joyful music, and a heavy dose of...
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Dec 5, 20243 min read


Journey of Transformation and Rejuvenation in the Midst of Mid-Life Transitions
Julie Morris- February 7, 2024 As you navigate through a midlife crisis, it's essential to harness inspiration and positivity. This...
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Feb 7, 20243 min read


Easy Hacks for Fighting Off the Sunday Scaries
Julie Morris- December 5, 2023 If you are one of the millions of people who spends their Sundays anxiously worrying about the school or...
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Dec 5, 20232 min read


Tips for Returning to Work After a Relapse
Julie Morris-May 24, 2021 Heading back to your professional life is a natural step in the addiction recovery process. In fact, work can...
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Aug 29, 20233 min read


4 Ways to Deal with the Winter Blues
Nicole Hoffmann, PLMHP, ATR-P- January 13, 2022 Each winter, people living in temperate climates sometimes struggle with the lack of...
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Aug 29, 20232 min read


Using Art Therapy to Treat Trauma
Nicole Hoffmann, PLMHP, ATR-P- January 20, 2022 Trauma is defined as an event during which an individual has experienced a threat to the...
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Aug 29, 20232 min read


Promoting Mental Health In the Workplace
Nicole Hoffmann, PLMHP, ATR-P- January 31, 2022 Everyone has struggled with workplace stress at some point in their lives. Mental health...
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Aug 29, 20232 min read


How to Find the Right Therapist for You
Nicole Hoffmann, PLMHP, ATR-P- March 31, 2022 There are many factors that go into finding a therapist that is right for you. Various...
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Aug 29, 20232 min read


Ways to Maintain Your Identity While in a Relationship
Nicole Hoffmann, PLMHP, ATR-P- June 28, 2022 It is easy to compromise or sacrifice so much for or with your partner that you start to...
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Aug 29, 20232 min read


The Benefits of Virtual Art Therapy
Nicole Hoffmann, PLMHP, ATR-P- July 20, 2022 Many people are intimidated by the idea of art therapy. The COVID epidemic changed the way...
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Aug 29, 20232 min read


How to Protect Your Mental Health During the Holidays
Nicole Hoffmann, PLMHP, ATR-P- December 20, 2022 The holidays are supposed to be meaningful time spent with loved ones near and far....
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Aug 29, 20232 min read


No One Likes Moving On: How to Process a Breakup
Mindi Wikstrom, BA- August 5, 2023 Breakups are hard. Apologies for the underestimation. Breakups are complex, messy, and emotionally...
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Aug 29, 20233 min read


10 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health Away From Home
Mindi Wikstrom, BA- August 17, 2023 Whether you're a freshman or senior, college is a time of transition. Living away from your parents,...
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Aug 29, 20234 min read


10 Actions You Can Take Today for a More Fulfilling Life and Achieving Your Goals
Julie Morris- August 28, 2023 The journey to realizing your dreams is not one of chance—it's a deliberate and conscious process. This...
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Aug 29, 20234 min read
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