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How Does Grief Affect the Body?
ArticlesGrief is often understood as a deeply unique, individual, and emotional experience. However, the impact of grief extends far beyond the mind and into the body. The body plays a central role in how grief is processed, and can cause confusion…
A Caregiver’s Guide to Eating Disorder Prevention in the Digital Age: Tips to Foster Positive Self-image and Food Neutrality in Teens
ArticlesAuthor: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, LPC, BC-DMT, NCC
Children and teens are using social media younger than ever before. Early exposure to problematic trends and ideologies paired with repeated messaging about “ideal bodies” during critical…
Abstinence or Moderation: Which Treatment Goal is Right for You?
ArticlesAuthor: Sam DeFilippo, MS, LPC, NCC, CAADC
When we talk about substance abuse and addiction, it is generally recommended that people take an abstinence based approach to their recovery. However, that is not always the best fit for everyone.…
Anticipatory Grief: How to Cope Before a Loss
ArticlesAnticipatory grief is an often misunderstood type of mourning that occurs before an actual loss. It typically occurs when someone you love is facing a serious illness, a progressive condition, or even an inevitable or unexpected life transition. …
Stress Management Part II: Protect Your Health & Wellbeing with Healthy Stress Management
ArticlesAuthor: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D
While stress is a normal part of life, it is important to regularly check-in with yourself where your stress level lies because as discussed in the “Stress Management Part I: Where are you on the Stress Bell…
What to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone Who is Grieving
ArticlesAuthor: Emma Sadler, LPC
When someone you know loses their loved one, it is human to want to offer support. Humans don’t like to see people in pain, and particularly in western societies, we often want to “fix it” by taking away someone’s…
Choosing the Right Setting for Your Therapy Career: Four Reasons Equilibria May Be a Great Fit for You
ArticlesIf you are a talented and compassionate therapist looking to work in an outpatient setting, Equilibria may be a great practice to consider. Clinicians often join Equilibria when they are feeling unfulfilled, burned out, or underappreciated at…
Choosing the Right Setting for Your Therapy Career: Outpatient Practice 101
ArticlesFinding a good home for your therapy career can be challenging and full of decisions to make. For example, if you want to work in an outpatient setting, you might ask yourself if you’d like to join a group practice, whether to accept insurances,…
Supporting Caregivers of a Child or Adolescent in Eating Disorder Recovery
ArticlesAuthor: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, LPC, BC-DMT, NCC
The process of navigating recovery from an eating disorder (ED), no matter the age of the client, impacts their entire support system. When children and adolescents are undergoing treatment…
Physical Exercise for the ADHD Brain and Other Dopamine Hits
ArticlesAuthor: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D
The ADHD brain loves excitement, novelty, & reward! This is partly contributed by the low dopamine levels in the ADHD brain, which can make it difficult to stay focused, feel motivated for a task, regulate…
