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7 Things Self-Care Isn’t (and 7 things it is)

People often either love or hate the concept of self-care, or at least the word itself. Maybe you find comfort and restoration in your self-care practices. But a lot of us struggle with what it looks like for ourselves or equate “self-care” with expensive candles and products or social media wellness trends, but there’s so much more to it.

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Grief Demands a Witness

Grief is such a hard concept. Like what does it mean, how does it work, can I check off some boxes and work my way through it quickly?

A definition from Wikipedia has it defined as- Grief is the response to the loss of something deemed important, particularly to the loss of someone or some living thing that has died, to which a bond or affection was formed.

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Accelerated Resolution Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Healing Trauma

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a relatively new form of psychotherapy that aims to quickly and effectively alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. Unlike traditional talk therapies, which may take months or even years to yield significant results, ART is designed to produce rapid relief in as few as one to five sessions. At the core of ART lies the belief that traumatic memories are stored in the brain in a way that maintains their emotional intensity, often leading to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts. By engaging in a structured process of visualization and bilateral stimulation, ART seeks to reprogram the way these memories are stored, allowing individuals to process them more adaptively.

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Benefits of Meditation

Meditation can offer a wide range of benefits for mental health. While individual experiences may vary, numerous studies suggest that incorporating meditation into one's routine can have positive effects on overall well-being.

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Why YOU Should Consider a Practicum Student Intern as Your Therapist

So you had decided to begin therapy. That’s great! You have made a great first step in your mental health journey in your search for a therapist. Sometimes it can get overwhelming while looking for a therapist as you wonder what to look for and who is right for you. Something to consider is an intern as your therapist, also known as practicum students or student counselors.

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