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Self-Compassion: Ways to Begin Creating Kindness & Appreciation for Oneself
In a society where the pressure is on to keep the momentum going, it can be understandably difficult to slow down and take moments to be...
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Green Door Therapy
Dec 18, 20233 min read
Invite More Peace Into The Holidays By Coping Ahead
Tis the season for coping skills and affirmations! We have been discussing holiday boundaries, self-care, and coping with many of our...
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Jul 10, 20233 min read
5 Ways to Date Yourself (and Why You Should)
Humans are biologically wired to desire/need human connection, however, we are also more than the relationships we have. A solid...
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Green Door Therapy
Jun 6, 20233 min read
2 Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Life Transitions
Life transitions can be defined as any time period of change that impacts your life in a big way. This could be a change we have some...
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Green Door Therapy
Sep 27, 20222 min read
Practice the Skill of "Reflection" to Increase Understanding in Your Relationships
One skill I love to teach the couples I work with is the skill of reflection. Oftentimes in relationships we mind-read, make assumptions...
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Green Door Therapy
Jun 3, 20223 min read
How a Gratitude Practice Can Re-Train Your Brain and Improve Your Well-Being
Sometimes life can feel like Groundhogs Day, which can cause some people to go into auto-pilot. When one is in auto-pilot, it can cause...
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Green Door Therapy
May 10, 20221 min read
The Power of Journaling in Times of Grief: 10 Prompts to Get You Started
As a grief counselor, and a human who has known grief herself, I am a huge believer in the practice of journaling in grief. Not only have...
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Green Door Therapy
Feb 4, 20222 min read
Get Creative to Cope with the Winter Blues
Do the winter months make you feel like you want to hibernate until spring? Some people might feel gloomy, extra tired, anxious, and a...
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Green Door Therapy
Dec 22, 20214 min read
4 Tips for Experiencing the Holidays with an Eating Disorder
When we think of the holidays, we tend to think of the moments when commercials show family’s getting together, the moments of gratitude...
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Green Door Therapy
Nov 8, 20214 min read
The Stress Response Cycle: 3 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
This time of the year means we’re quickly approaching the upcoming holidays, colder weather, less sunlight, and shorter days, which all...
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Green Door Therapy
Oct 12, 20213 min read
Suicide Prevention Awareness and Hope Kits
September was Suicide Prevention Awareness month. Suicide is a highly stigmatized topic that often results in avoidance, discomfort, and...
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Green Door Therapy
Aug 27, 20213 min read
D.E.A.R. M.A.N.: How to Make a Request Without Dishonoring your Self-Respect
Imagine you are about to give a speech in front of a classroom for the first time, and the room is silent just before you are about to...
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Green Door Therapy
Aug 11, 20213 min read
How to do Grief Work: The Obstacle Isn’t Pain, but Shutting Down to It
I often get asked what I mean when I speak about “grief work”, it’s a fair question. It’s a question that can be hard to answer as there...
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Green Door Therapy
Jun 10, 20213 min read
Defusion: Reimagining Your Relationship with Anxiety and Unhelpful Thoughts
Most of us view anxiety and stress as unpleasant emotions and physical sensations that we must get rid of, immediately! Anxiety and...
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Green Door Therapy
May 4, 20213 min read
Relieve Stress in Nature: Tips for Practicing Mindfulness Outdoors
As the weather gets nicer, we find ourselves spending more time outdoors. Spending time in nature can benefit our mental health,...
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Green Door Therapy
Apr 21, 20212 min read
How to Navigate Doctor's Appointments: 5 Tips for Advocating for Yourself and Managing Stress
We all know that going to the doctor can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially for those of us who deal with chronic conditions....
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Green Door Therapy
Mar 3, 20214 min read
Creative Self-Care Tips for When You Can’t Do the Things You Want to Do
Like many of you, I know self-care matters. I also know that… self-care during winter in a pandemic is a tricky business. As a therapist,...
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Green Door Therapy
Dec 8, 20203 min read
30 Ways to Honor Your Grief
Grief is an experience unlike any other. When a loss occurs, it can feel like there isn't a single aspect in your life that this loss...
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Jul 28, 20202 min read
Personal Boundaries During the Pandemic
Why do we let people violate our personal boundaries and do we always know when they do? Personal boundaries are the limits and rules we...
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Green Door Therapy
Apr 24, 20203 min read
4 Coping Skills Therapists are Sharing During COVID-19
As therapists during this time, we are walking with our clients through many new and challenging experiences. Grief, uncertainty, fear,...
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