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A Season for Gratitude

A Season for Gratitude

Thanksgiving sneaks up fast, at least it always does for me. This year I'm determined to give it more attention. That's because I've been thinking a lot about the concept of gratitude and how it can be vitally important in promoting wellness and fighting both anxiety...

Quick Tip Tuesday-5 Ideas for SAD Prevention

Quick Tip Tuesday-5 Ideas for SAD Prevention

Attention Mainers and other cold-weather dwellers- it's now officially mid-November! This is the time to develop your SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) prevention plan. Let's face it, SAD is a real problem for us living in the dark and cold for months out of the year....

Why No Is Nice

Why No Is Nice

I often hear stories about people who over-extend themselves. Maybe its making cakes for a school function, loaning money, running errands for a family member, or donating time. People often say yes when that's not what's right for them. I believe saying yes when...

Give Yourself Some Credit

Give Yourself Some Credit

In lieu of quick-tip Tuesday, I have long-winded tip Monday. It doesn't have quite the same ring to it, I'm afraid. But I have laryngitis and since I can't talk very well, I need to use up my apparent quota of words in written form. At any rate, I would like to...

Quick Tip Tuesday- A Good Apology In 5 Steps

Quick Tip Tuesday- A Good Apology In 5 Steps

We all make mistakes. Be prepared to make amends and heal the conflict by owning your part. Here's the recipe for a good apology. 1. State what you did wrong 2. Own that you are responsible 3. Acknowledge how this must have impacted the other person 4. Say what you...

Starting Therapy Without Getting Spooked

Starting Therapy Without Getting Spooked

Starting something new is almost universally scary, at least a little. Therapy is no exception. In fact, everyday I come to appreciate more and more how truly brave it is to make the decision to meet with a stranger for the first time to potentially discuss the most...

Easy Stress Relievers

Easy Stress Relievers

Stress is a very normal part of our everyday lives. Probably everyone except especially pampered pets are subjected to some amount of stress. So becoming skilled at finding ways to knock it down a notch or two is incredibly important. We all know that chronic stress...

Emotional “Weight Lifting”

Emotional “Weight Lifting”

There’s a new gym near where I live. I’m feeling inspired by watching the very fit people walking in and out. Lately, I’ve considered hiring a personal trainer to help me out. I want to sleep better, have more energy, and be a little stronger. These seem like...

Validation in Action

Validation in Action

Many people seek counseling when there’s a rift in one of their major relationships. Whether the relationship has been deteriorating for decades or just suddenly came apart- there is one ingredient I always recommend as a first start to repairing things: validation....