Ready, Set, Grow

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PTSD and First Responders

Recently, I attended a three day workshop on PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder), EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing) and First Responders with one of the leading experts in the area, Dr. E.C. Hurley. The workshop provided me with the opportunity to learn more about the unique qualities and characteristics of first responders (those designated … Read more

Why Can’t I Be Friends With My Therapist?

The Importance of Boundaries There are many reasons why therapists and other healthcare providers have boundaries, but the most important reason is to protect you.  Read on to learn more about the importance of boundaries and what happens when a therapist or healthcare provider has poor boundaries. Boundaries Mean It’s Always All About You… The … Read more

How to Set Achievable Mental Health Goals!

Happy New Year!  Each year begins with expectations of change and hope that will be better than the last.  Many people make resolutions only to find themselves not meeting their goals very early on in January. What do you want this year to bring? Let’s talk about setting some mental health goals for 2020. Most … Read more

Top 10 Things Not to Say During the Holiday Season!

December can be stressful enough thanks to unpredictable winter storms and cancelled school buses, year end financial and tax planning, fundraisers galore – but when you add the BIG celebrations like Hanukkah, Christmas, Boxing Day, and Kwanzaa, it can be overwhelming! (And don’t for a second forget the possibility of a big bash on New … Read more

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Families and Holidays!

With Thanksgiving this weekend and Christmas right around the corner it seemed timely to write about strategies to cope with the dreaded family dinner. Is the holiday season one filled with joyful anticipation or complete dread?  Do you like to get together with family?  Is the upcoming holiday season going to be challenging for you? … Read more