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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month | Victoria James
“Abuse thrives only in silence. You have the power to end domestic violence simply by shining a spotlight on it.” Leslie Steiner I’ve thought a lot about what I wanted…
Read MoreTrauma Leaves a Mark, Even if You Can’t See It | Hanah Barnard
“Some people’s lives seem to flow in a narrative, mine had many stops and starts. That’s what trauma does. It interrupts the plot… It just happens, and then life goes…
Read MoreTheraplay®: Changing the World One Playful Interaction at a Time | by Nancy Soliz
“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” Mother Teresa For the twelfth time this morning, I am telling my daughter to get her shoes…
Read MoreThree Lessons from Mister Rogers to Help Your Child Develop Emotional Intelligence | by Julie Perna
“I feel that if we in public television can only make it clear that feelings are mentionable and manageable, we will have done a great service for mental health.” Fred…
Read More3 Reasons You Should Do Sex Therapy | by Victoria James
“Am I supposed to be a freak in the sheets or a lady in the streets?” What comes to mind when you hear “sex therapist?” Can you imagine doing therapy…
Read MoreTransforming Conflict: How Conflict Is SUPPOSED to Work.
Peace is not the absence of conflict; it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. Ronald Reagan Having lived in Oklahoma for a large portion of my life,…
Read MoreMental Health Therapy Can Help with Chronic Pain
Change your brain to change your pain!! What does mental health have to do with PAIN? Susan loved her job as a nurse. She worked long hours, but helping her…
Read MoreFacing the Holidays in Recovery
If you are in recovery for any addiction or mental health issue, then you most likely know too well that the holidays can be a very difficult time for those…
Read MoreTo Divorce, or NOT to Divorce? That Is the Question.
Have you ever struggled with a big decision? I’m not talking about trying to decide between chicken or beef enchiladas. I mean BIG, difficult, life-altering decisions. All of us have…
Read MoreWINTER IS COMING: 5 Tips to Help You Make the Best of this Holiday Season
I love this time of year! I don’t know about you, but the holidays are probably my favorite time of year. There are a lot of reasons for that. First…
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