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Do you have anxiety about the upcoming election?

March 22, 2024

Learn some ways to cope with election anxiety Yes, election anxiety is a real thing. In fact, ‘election stress disorder’ is a concept that many mental health professionals are using although it is not an official …

Gee whiz every day there is yet another trauma event to cope with!

February 17, 2024

What is collective trauma and how can I cope with it and PTSD? Trauma can make it hard to go about everyday life. It can shake our sense of safety and create PTSD symptoms …

Tis the season….to not always feel merry

December 17, 2023

How can I cope with Holiday Grief? We are here once again in that ‘wonderful time of the year’ as the song lyrics go. This time of year, when we gather with and think …

Why do the holidays make me feel so depressed and anxious?

December 9, 2023

I want to feel joy but my holiday depression and anxiety get in the way! The holiday season is supposed to be a fun time of year full of parties, family gatherings and celebrations. But instead …

Does The Time Change Cause Seasonal Depression?

November 11, 2023

Has your seasonal depression (SAD) returned already? As our days are getting shorter especially since our fall back time change it’s not surprising if you begin to notice some mood changes. That includes feeling symptoms …

My Loved One’s Substance Abuse Is Just Too Much!

October 15, 2023

How do I talk to my loved one about their drinking? It is so hard to watch a loved one with a substance abuse problem. They keep drinking too much over and over and over. You …

Grief Is Hard Work

September 30, 2023

A 10-year anniversary…how can that be? Grief is work and definitely grief is hard work too! It plugs along at its own pace. We can’t rush it, force it, avoid it…oh, we can try but it …

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Coping During Community Unrest

June 11, 2023

Learn coping tips for times of distress Many communities across the US are experiencing unrest and distress related to the unjust treatment of people who are Black in our country. Some people have experienced the …

Journaling To Cope With Depression

June 9, 2023

Add this helpful activity to your coping tool box! Did you know that journaling is an effective self-help coping tool you can use to help manage symptoms of depression? It is a way to pour …

Why Do People Develop Depression?

June 1, 2023

Where does it come from? How do I manage it? It’s likely there are several different causes for why people develop depression. It may be a combination of factors for some people and no obvious …

Improve Your Depression By Getting Exercise!

May 26, 2023

Learn what exercise can do to boost your mood. Exercise has been shown to be as effective as antidepressant medication in treating mild to moderate depression. It is a powerful depression fighter because it promotes …

Tips for Coping With Trauma Flashbacks

May 23, 2023

Finding Help When Your PTSD Resurfaces Flashbacks are one of the symptoms those with PTSD experience. They can develop at any time, especially when you’re triggered by events that remind you in some way of …

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