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When “I’m Fine” Isn’t Fine: Recognizing the Warning Signs of Suicide

They go to work. Take care of their families. Answer texts. Make jokes. Show up for everyone else.And underneath all of that, they may be carrying ...
What does “Inner Child” Entail?

What does “Inner Child” Entail?

You may have heard the term “inner child” before, but don’t know what that means, especiallywhen it pertains to therapy and improving oneself. Inner child is ...
emotional abuse

Performative Self-Care: What Actually Helps vs. What Just Looks Good

The Instagram Version of Self-CareScroll through social media and you'll see self-care packaged as bubble baths, face masks, andexpensive candles. While there's nothing wrong with these ...
When the Workplace Changes: Navigating Transitions with Self-Compassion

When the Workplace Changes: Navigating Transitions with Self-Compassion

One of the most common themes people share is how deeply workplace changes can affecttheir sense of balance, identity, and overall well-being.Whether it’s a reorganization, a ...

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How To Find The Right Counselor near Carmel, IN

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How to Find the Best Counselor in Carmel, IN (Serving Indianapolis & Surrounding Areas) If you’re searching for a counselor in Carmel, Indiana, or the Indianapolis & surrounding areas, you’re doing so for an important ...
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Perfectionism Is a Trap: Here’s How to Let It Go

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Perfectionism sounds like a good thing. It sounds like high standards, attention to detail, anddoing your best work. But if you've lived with perfectionism, you know it's not about excellence.It's a trap. And like any ...
self-differentiation

Self-Differentiation

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Self-differentiation is a form of emotional regulation, an ability to stay calm in the face of a storm. It's difficult to achieve, but fantastic to experience! ...
Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Is Not “Just Physical”

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When we hear domestic violence, most people imagine bruises, broken objects, or explosive arguments. The truth is: domestic violence often begins long before anything physical ever happens and in many cases, it never becomes physical ...
trauma

Moms Who Are Barely Holding It Together:Navigating Exhaustion

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The Invisible Load of MotherhoodThere’s a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from being the mom who holds everythingtogether. You keep track of schedules, manage emotions, anticipate everyone’s needs — all whilerunning on empty.Signs You’re ...
How to Navigate Loneliness During The Holidays

How to Navigate Loneliness During The Holidays

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How to Navigate Loneliness During The Holidays Despite what we see in movies and commercials depicting this time of year, many people end upspending important holidays alone. Some people don’t have a big support circle ...
self-differentiation

Boundaries, Not Grudges: Protecting Your Peace During the Holidays

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The holidays are marketed as a time of joy, connection, and gratitude. However, for many, they’re also a time of emotional overload, family pressure, and old wounds that resurface around the dinner table. As a ...
6 Lessons of Resilience That I've Learned from My Clients

6 Lessons of Resilience That I’ve Learned from My Clients

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As a therapist, I often find myself in awe of the incredible resilience I witness in myclients. Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back from adversity. It is about finding waysto move forward, adapt, and grow ...
phone addiction

Do I Have A Phone Addiction?

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Do I Have A Phone Addiction? What is the first item you reach for in the morning when you wake up? Is it a book? Is it your significant others’ hand? Or is it your ...
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Understanding Relationship OCD: Why You Constantly Question Your Love Life

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Understanding Relationship OCD: Why You Constantly Question Your Love Life Have you ever found yourself obsessively questioning your relationship? Do thoughts like “Do Ireally love my partner?” or “What if they aren’t the one?” play ...
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Do I Have Decision Fatigue?

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Do I Have Decision Fatigue? Decision fatigue is a real thing.  Have you ever felt like you have difficulty making even the smallest decision? It could be as simple as figuring out what to feed ...
distress tolerance

5 Steps to Heal from Childhood Emotional Neglect as an Adult

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5 Steps to Heal from Childhood Emotional Neglect as an Adult If you grew up feeling unseen, unheard, or like your emotions didn’t matter, you may have experienced childhood emotional neglect (CEN). Unlike physical abuse ...
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Group Therapy for Men: A Space for Connection and Growth

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Group Therapy for Men: A Space for Connection and Growth Every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., a group of men gathers in my therapy practice. Somearrive after a long day of work, others after navigating ...