Three Lessons from Mister Rogers to Help Your Child Develop Emotional Intelligence | by Julie Perna

January 29, 2020

“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…

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3 Reasons You Should Do Sex Therapy | by Victoria James

January 14, 2020

“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…

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It Looks Like “Gaslighting,” but It’s NOT: Introducing Reflection Aggression.

November 15, 2019

If you are someone who finds value in educating yourself on mental health and relational issues, then you have likely heard of the phenomenon commonly referred to as “gaslighting.” Cleverly…

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Why Do Women Cheat? Inside the Mind of a 10 Year Old

October 10, 2019

My 10 year old daughter never ceases to amaze me. She informed me last week of why women cheat. Allow me to set the stage before I hit you with…

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What Is Transitional Distrust in Betrayal Trauma Recovery?

September 5, 2019

Many of our clients have reported that the pain stemming from a betrayal trauma is one they wouldn’t wish upon their worst enemy.  For those who have experienced this type…

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Transforming Conflict: How Conflict Is SUPPOSED to Work.

May 31, 2019

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,…

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What Is EMDR? How Does It Work?….and many more questions.

May 6, 2019

Do you find yourself trapped in your own brain?  Is a distressing memory stuck, replaying over and over?  Do you intellectually know that you are not to blame for what…

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Mental Health Therapy Can Help with Chronic Pain

April 8, 2019

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…

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What Is Gaslighting? Spoiler: It’s Crazy-Making!!

March 31, 2019

Have you ever heard someone tell another, “Stop gaslighting me!”? Or, maybe you were having a conversation with friends when one of them happened to mention how their ex-spouse would…

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How to Ruin the Holidays without Even Trying!

December 18, 2018

The holiday season, for many, is a time of the year we look forward to so we can take a few days off of work and simply relax! Ahem! Yeah…

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