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When I left college, I had no idea what was ahead. I graduated with a degree in Radio/TV/Film, with Honors and New Media concentrations. Sounds ideal, since video production is exactly what I wanted to work in. I was ready to take on the industry and show everyone what I was made of. (I cringe
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I will admit that this website drastically surpassed any expectations I ever had. This initially started off as an idea that my counselor and I discussed to simply share my thoughts on self-care. I figured if I could help even one person along the way that my job was done. However, traffic has increased by
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The tardigrade, aka “water bear,” is one of the most resilient animals ever discovered. Tardigrades are microscopic, eight-legged, segmented creatures discovered back in 1773, but only recently are scientists beginning to understand its capabilities. They have been known to go thirty years without food or water. Tardigrades can resist freezing temperatures close to absolute zero
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Mankind’s greatest fear is that of the unknown. However, the unknown encompasses every aspect of our daily lives. There are problems that we cannot pinpoint. We are unsure of how someone might react to our next statement. Situations are constantly out of our control. “What if” runs rampant through our thoughts. This concept of “the unknown”
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It always seems like anxiety strikes us at the worst possible moments. That feeling of pure dread looms overhead, as you fall deeper into a dark abyss of hopelessness. Usually, the feeling is followed with chest pain, headaches, dizziness, clammy palms, perspiration, stomach pain, and nausea. Let me let you in on a little secret
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I am going to boast a little here. I have done a good job at developing my ability to leave work at the office and my personal life at home. Every so often though, I have a session that throws me for a loop. It is one of those sessions that hits close to home
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Loss comes in many forms- loss of a pet, loved one, home, job, relationship, health, identity, etc. Loss stirs up a mixture of emotions that span across the spectrum. More often than not though, the feelings associated with the loss take on a negative connotation. It also does not discriminate, and will ultimately affect all
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For my full-time job, I conduct individual counseling with young adults between the ages of fifteen and thirty-five. I quickly noticed a trend with this population. They struggled with what direction to go with their future. It was not that they were not motivated, but rather lost, confused, and unsure. They genuinely do not know
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As much as we might find it annoying, criticism is all around us. Journalists write up editorials about hot topics in the news. Sports commentators discuss the ins and outs of the latest blockbuster trade. Moviegoers put in their two cents about the next film to hit the big screen. Our parents judge our every
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For approximately two years, I saw a clinical psychologist for individual therapy. She was a strong advocate for Buddhist principles and mindfulness. Coupled with her psychoanalytic training, she challenged my traditional manner in seeing the basic connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It was what I needed. I needed someone to offer me a fresh
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The Caring Counselor 