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The 3 C’s to Success in Any Relationship

Author: Faith D. Gordon-Mazur, MA, LPC, NCC For the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing the Center of Excellence for Couples Counseling at Equilibria. Since joining the practice in 2009, I’ve worked closely with couples,…

Burnout vs. Depression and When to Seek Support

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones Understanding Work Burnout Burnout is a form of chronic work stress defined by the World Health Organization as “feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job,…

How Caregivers Can Support Teens to Better Manage School Burnout

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones Understanding Teen Burnout Adolescent academic burnout, characterized by fatigue or exhaustion, lack of motivation, apathy, irritability and anxiety can be experienced at various points throughout the year.…

How to Find Balance Between Work and Life

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones Finding the balance between work and life can be an exhausting balancing act in today’s fast paced world. We are immersed in grind culture, with never-ending to-do lists, and the constant pressure to “be…

5 Tips for Maintaining Mental Health at Work

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones Work can be stressful, but prioritizing your mental health helps you remain present, flexible, and capable. It can be easy to become overwhelmed by a never-ending workload, so finding ways to preserve inner…

How to Handle Conflict Without Sacrificing Your Mental Health

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones Conflict is a natural part of life, whether in relationships, at work, or within our own families. Although disagreements can be stressful, avoiding them altogether can create more issues and increase…

5 Facts to Better Understand the Neuroscience of Addiction

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Author: Sam DeFilippo, MS, LPC, NCC, CAADC There are several theories on how to define addiction; some state that addiction is a “brain disease” while others consider it a “moral failing”. Addiction is a complex issue that…

How to Overcome Obstacles to Your Mental Health Goals

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones Setting mental health goals is an essential step toward achieving emotional well-being, but the journey isn’t always smooth. Life’s challenges, both internal and external, can make progress difficult. Understanding…

How to Stay Mentally Balanced Throughout the Year

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones Maintaining mental balance throughout the year requires intentional effort and flexible strategies. As life’s demands shift with seasons and circumstances, the following approaches can help you sustain emotional…

Radical Body Acceptance: The Importance of Accepting Our Bodies As They Are

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Author: Sarah Wittman Since the explosion of social media, people of all ages find themselves constantly taking in airbrushed images, heavily filtered photos, and unrealistic body expectations. Now, more than ever, the idea of radical…

Burnout in Millennials Post COVID

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Author: Katelyn Sullivan The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped almost every aspect of our lives, with profound implications for the workplace. While the pandemic accelerated the trend of digital work environments, it also contributed to an alarming…

Adapting a Food Neutrality Approach for Eating Disorder Recovery

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones Food neutrality is the concept of avoiding labeling foods as “good” or “bad”, but rather approaching them without value or judgement. By approaching food from a neutral perspective, we let go of socially…

The Mind Grind Podcast

Two therapists share their insights of life from personal experiences and extensive work with co-occurring populations. From themes currently showing up in Mental Health, how they work through these, to their take on hard conversation topics, Dana and Beth will let you into their world. Both have backgrounds as Social Workers, Yoga Instructors, Mindfulness Facilitators, Supervisors and Clinical Directors.