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What You Need to Know About How Trauma Affects the Mind
When we endure a trauma, we must respond in some way in order to survive. Depending on how often and intensely we experience these various n

Jordan Zipkin, LMFT


Peeling the Layers of Emotional Eating
“On days like this where I feel so sad and lonely, I find myself standing in front of the fridge looking for something to eat. I tell myself
Carolina Gaviria, LMHC, NCC, CEDS


Build a Healthy Relationship with YOU
Before we can truly begin to improve the external factors in our life, we have to do some work inside starting by establishing a healthy con

Kimberly Bonds Grocher, LCSW, CPC


3 Simple and Functional Steps to Practice Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness can interrupt autopilot mode. Mindfulness is a way of being, a capacity for moment by moment awareness. Practicing mi

Sheilah Ledesma, LCSW


3 TIPS TO BOOST YOUR SELF-ESTEEM
Self-esteem is having confidence in your abilities, your worth, and your overall value as individuals. With strong self-esteem your relation

Jamie Ratowski, LMFT


How to Find Yourself In Sobriety
As you transition from addict addiction to sobriety, you may be struggling to find your identity. In active addiction, drugs or alcohol cons

Heather Violante, PsyD


ED – Friend or Foe?
So many women I have treated over the years have referred to “ED” aka their Eating Disorder as a best friend and their worst enemy all at th

Dr. Kelli Malkasian, PsyD, CEDS


Choosing Faith Over Fear: Embracing Our Current Circumstances Rather than Questioning Them
I have heard it said many times that it is easy to have faith when things are going well, but much more difficult to call upon when life bri

Dr. Alex Gard, DMFT, LMFT, PMH-C


Living Intentionally
Intention can be defined many different ways. Essentially it is the energy, focus, or attention we give to a thought, belief, or situation.

Kimberly Bonds Grocher, LCSW, CPC


The Power of a Non-Contentious Heart
The practice of gratitude and forgiveness are interrelated concepts that often get separated as if they exist independently of one another.

Dr. Alex Gard, DMFT, LMFT, PMH-C


Why You Need to Incorporate Positive Self-Talk Today!
Practicing positive self-talk can drastically increase our moods and elevate happiness. Here's why you need positive self-talk today

Kate Campbell, PhD, LMFT


Why Vulnerability is the Key to Living Whole Heartedly
Vulnerability allows us to live life more fully and experience a deeper connection with ourselves and others.

Dr. Alex Gard, DMFT, LMFT, PMH-C


3 Reasons Why Dove's Ad on 'Real Beauty' is Important
In their campaign on 'Real Beauty', Dove conducted a compelling social experiment on women and their self-perceptions.

Kate Campbell, PhD, LMFT
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