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How to Handle Conflict Without Sacrificing Your Mental Health

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…

What Animals Teach Us About Grief

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Author: Emma Sadler, LPC Back in 2018, Tahlequah, an orca, captured international attention for carrying her dead calf 1,00 miles for 17 days as an act of intense mourning. Sadly, Tahlequah has recently been spotted in this new year carrying…

The Role of Beliefs and Perception in Influencing Anxiety and Depression Symptoms

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Author: Katelyn Sullivan, LPC Anxiety and depression are two of the most prevalent mental health conditions. While biological, environmental, and social factors play a significant role in their development, psychological theories often emphasize…

7 Do’s and Don’ts for Supporting a Loved One in Recovery

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Author: Sam DeFilippo, LPC, NCC, CAADC Supporting a loved one struggling with addiction or in recovery can be one of the most challenging, yet meaningful, experiences. Addiction impacts not only the individual but also their family, friends,…

5 Mental Health Resolutions to Start the Year Right

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By: Equilibria Clinicians As the new year approaches, many of us start to reflect on resolutions and the changes we need to make in our lives to better ourselves. According to the American Psychiatric Association, there is a 5% increase of…

Holiday Self-Care: Creating Boundaries Around Body Talk with Family

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By: Sarah Wittman, LPC Setting boundaries around body comments and diet talk is challenging enough. Add in the stress of the holiday season and family gatherings, and you have a perfect storm of overwhelming and intrusive thoughts. It is…

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.