Holiday (and Every Day) Communication Basics
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Courtney Bowles
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
Self-Care for Real Life: Low Effort, High Reward
Do you hear self-care and feel daunted? Do you feel bad for not doing self-care? Don’t know how to fit it into your day? Let’s try to...
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Courtney Bowles
- Oct 31
- 2 min
Play Therapy: A Peek Behind the Curtain
You may remember my last blog post where I mentioned that play is an avenue for children to make sense of their world. While you may...
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Courtney Bowles
- Sep 24
- 2 min
The Power of Play: Not Just an Activity for Children
As someone who studies play therapy, I’m here to shed a little light on what makes play so powerful for both children and adults and why...
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Emily Kohls
- Sep 16
- 4 min
THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF SELF-CARE & WELLNESS
In recent years, perhaps due to the social media era we’re living in, “self-care” has become a hot topic of conversation. It is difficult...
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Brooke Gibson, LCSW
- Aug 31
- 2 min
Meet the Clinicians: Brooke Gibson, LCSW
Brooke Gibson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who is laid back, loves college football (GO DAWGS!), knows every word to...
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Rachel March, LCSW
- Aug 22
- 3 min
5 Things to Know When Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness
A new diagnosis of a chronic illness can bring a wide range of emotions. Sometimes there is relief at finally having a name for the...
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Loren Bahor, MSW, LCSWA
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Advice for a Pregnant Person? Some Thoughts....
Something that I have observed from being pregnant is how much interest people take in the bodies and choices of pregnant women. In the...
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Loren Bahor, MSW, LCSWA
- Jun 24
- 3 min
Pride: Origins and Future Directions
As a New York native, I remember fondly attending the annual New York City Pride parade each year in my 20’s - a sea of vibrant colors –...
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Rachel March, LCSW
- Jun 17
- 3 min
Aging with Pride
Older adults and aging members of society are an often overlooked segment of the LGBTQ+ community. Many older adults in these communities...
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Monica Flores de Valgaz
- Dec 16, 2021
- 2 min
Holiday Coping Skills
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… right? Well, that’s what the song says, but it may not always feel that way. The holiday season...
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Monica Flores de Valgaz
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
Intern, What?!
If you are not familiar with what an intern is or does in their role, I am here to help you out. While there are lots of different...
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Tori Nieusma, LCSW
- Oct 15, 2021
- 3 min
How To Build a Strong Relationship
Relationships thrive off of good communication and connection. If we do not have the proper skills to navigate differences of perspective...
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Loren Bahor, MSW, LCSWA
- Oct 11, 2021
- 3 min
ADHD: Visibility and Research
October is a month that is near and dear to my heart – and not just because I get to dress my dogs up in adorable costumes or because...
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Loren Bahor, MSW, LCSWA
- Sep 3, 2021
- 3 min
Dopamine, You Sexy Thing (and ADHD- also sexy- but differently so....)
Dopamine...ahh dopamine – one of the sexiest celebs of the brain chemical world. Just hearing the word dopamine makes my heart beat...
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Kara Tolman, LCSW
- Aug 23, 2021
- 3 min
Defining the Role of Your Therapist
You may have noticed on our website the importance we place on providing evidence based care from highly trained clinicians who have a...
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Tori Nieusma, LCSW
- Aug 13, 2021
- 4 min
I Want You, I Need You, Oh Baby, Oh Baby: The Art of Attachment
Growing up we are reliant on our caregivers and look to them for connection and support. As adults we continue to look for this...
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Kara Tolman, LCSW
- Jul 26, 2021
- 2 min
Somatic Mindfulness Exercise: 6 Steps to Cope with Triggers
Begin by asking yourself these questions to orient yourself to your body: What does your posture feel like? Are you slumped, rigid, or do...
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Tori Nieusma, LCSW
- Jul 9, 2021
- 2 min
EMDR..... What Is It Good For? (It turns out, a lot of things....)
When we experience difficult life events, those moments can get locked in our brains. Sometimes all of the original thoughts, feelings,...
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Kara Tolman, LCSW
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
The Journey of Self-Discovery
As we make our way through life, we have the opportunity to choose among paths that embrace our true authentic self or paths that honor...
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