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What is the Difference between Depression and Sadness?
What is the Difference between Depression and Sadness?

In honor of National Anxiety and Depression Awareness week, let’s have a candid discussion about depression. Sometimes people call normal sadness as depression while other people may be experiencing depression but minimizing it as normal sadness. What is depression? How do I know if I or someone else is depressed? I hope to demystify clinical depression and help bring clarity to a serious issue that affects millions of people.

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What if I am unhappy during the holidays?
What if I am unhappy during the holidays?

The holidays are here and there is this expectation that the only appropriate emotion is to be happy. What if you are not happy? What if you are experiencing sadness, anxiety, or frustration during the holidays? This article is aimed to normalizing these other emotions and provide some better understanding as to why people may not be happy during this time of year. Also how you can make things better for those who are suffering during the holidays.

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Understanding Self-Sabotage: What if your worst enemy is you?
Understanding Self-Sabotage: What if your worst enemy is you?

One of the most frustrating experiences is self-sabotage. What is self-sabotage? It is when you get in the way of your own success,. You do the very thing that sets you up to fail. When the poor decision and consequences are over, often people are left confused and very angry at themselves. Why does self-sabotage happen? How can I make it stop? Having a clearer understanding of self-sabotage may be the key to breaking the vicious cycle.

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What is the Purpose of Emotions? Feelings Decoded.
What is the Purpose of Emotions? Feelings Decoded.

To feel is to be human. I believe we have a love-hate relationship with our emotions! Sometimes emotions feel great and it gives our lives such depth while other times our emotions cause such distress and creates behavioral destruction. So what is the purpose of our emotions? What are our emotions trying to tell us? By having a better understanding behind our emotions, we are able to understand and communicate more effectively.

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When do you know you are ready for couples counseling?
When do you know you are ready for couples counseling?

If you are in a committed relationship with a lot of conflict and distress, sometimes the intuitive last stop is couples counseling. What if that is not true? What if couples counseling at this present time would make your relationship worse? It is important to know if and when couples counseling is the right for you and your loved one.

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Why are video games so addicting and how can I leverage it for my benefit?
Why are video games so addicting and how can I leverage it for my benefit?

Many parents or family members are worried that their kid is playing too much video games. They say things like “they aren’t doing anything with their life and I’m scared that they won’t be successful.” Some people may even go as far as to say that they are “addicted” to gaming. Are these concerns really true? They can be but there is more to the story than just playing these electronic games. These online games can fulfill deep psychological and social needs. By understanding these needs, we can build a bridge into a meaningful relationship and using gaming as a clue to getting these psychological and social needs met in other places.

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How do I have difficult conversations?
How do I have difficult conversations?

Nobody likes to feel awkward and definitely not hurt. To speak your truth can sometimes feel impossible to do but you know it needs to be done or else nothing else will change and the relationship suffers. What makes certain conversations so difficult? What can be done about it? We explore the nature of these situations and how we can set up wins in our relationships.

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What is better, private practice counseling or hospital outpatient counseling? Expectations uncovered.
What is better, private practice counseling or hospital outpatient counseling? Expectations uncovered.

You may be seeking counseling support but asking the question “Should I see a private practice therapist or get an insurance that covers counseling through a hospital or clinic?” Finding the right therapist and setting is crucial to your personal growth and healing. So which one is better or right for you? This article will address the benefits and costs of each kind to help you make the right decision!

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Psych meds scare me. Why would anyone consider taking psych meds? The truth about psych medication.
Psych meds scare me. Why would anyone consider taking psych meds? The truth about psych medication.

Being in the hospital setting has given me a lot of exposure around people’s fear around psych meds. I have the privilege of working alongside some amazing psychiatrists, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners who assist in providing this service but most clients initially do not want it. Why? I want to talk openly about the fears and concerns shared with me over the years and answer some of those questions around psych meds.

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Make New Year’s Resolutions Work: 5 Psychological Tips to Reach your Goals!
Make New Year’s Resolutions Work: 5 Psychological Tips to Reach your Goals!

A brand new year for a brand new you. Is that really true? If you are thinking of making some New Year’s resolutions or personal goals (which I highly recommend), I am here to support you! Just wishing for personal growth will result in keeping that reality a wish. To make positive changes for a better version of you requires intention. Here are a few psychological tips to keep in mind for the foundation for your success!

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