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Life Transitions: 5 Ways to Navigate It Successfully
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Wait… Why Does This Feel So Hard? You landed the new job, moved into a fresh space, ended (or started) a relationship, or became a parent. This transition was supposed to be exciting, so why does it feel so uncomfortable instead? Whether you’re navigating life transitions for the first time or facing another major…
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ChatGPT Therapy: Why AI Can’t Replace Real Therapists
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We’re living in a time when you can ask an algorithm for advice about anything, your marriage, your trauma, your loneliness at 2 a.m., and get an instant response. AI/ChatGPT therapy has become increasingly popular as people seek immediate mental health support. In some ways, that’s extraordinary. It can also be profoundly misleading. While…
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230 Pounds Lost! A Mental Health Weight Loss Journey
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Nineteen years ago, I made a decision that changed my life: I had gastric bypass surgery. At the time, I weighed 365 pounds, and my relationship with food, my body, and even my self-worth was deeply complicated. Today, I’ve lost and maintained a weight loss of 230 pounds, but what I’ve learned about the…
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Overcoming Stigma: Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Care
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The importance of and demand for mental health services is discussed everywhere: in news headlines, media copy, books, podcasts, and even workplaces. While recent years have shown an improvement in public sentiments around mental health, stigma around getting help still persists in many forms. One recent study found that prejudices and discrimination surrounding depression,…
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10 Expert Marriage Tips for Building a Thriving Relationship
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Strong marriages don’t just happen, they require intentional effort. These expert-backed marriage tips help build lasting emotional intimacy and commitment. As a licensed marriage and family therapist with 17 years of experience, I’ve witnessed countless couples transform their relationships using these ten foundational principles. 1. Prioritize Emotional Intimacy as Your Foundation Emotional intimacy serves…
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AI Therapy: Is ChatGPT’s Mental Health Support Just a Polite Mirror?
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing mental health support, with millions using ChatGPT and similar AI tools for therapy, emotional guidance, and self-reflection. As a licensed therapist, I’ve observed fascinating trends in how people are integrating AI into their mental wellness routines, from AI journaling to practicing difficult conversations. But is this digital therapy helping or…
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Technology in Therapy: Utilizing Tools to Strengthen Practice and Care Delivery
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Almost every industry is impacted by technological innovations – including the therapy space. As therapists and counselors, adapting to these evolving tools means you have more ways to provide care and can cut down on time-consuming administrative tasks. If you’re not sure how to navigate this space with your private practice, just keep this…
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Fulfilling Relationships: Embrace Change and Grow Together
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In fulfilling relationships, it’s natural to want our loved ones to change. We often recognize their potential and believe that if they adjusted certain behaviors, things would improve. But this mindset can lead to frustration and disappointment, because we ultimately cannot control others. The key to fulfilling relationships lies in focusing on what we…