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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
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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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Green Door Therapy
- Jul 28, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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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Green Door Therapy
- Sep 17, 2019
- 3 min
10 Ways to Increase Connection with Yourself and Others
Brené Brown defines connection as "the energy that exists between two people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give...
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Green Door Therapy
- Apr 30, 2019
- 3 min
A little thing about stories…
A farmer is sitting on his porch in a chair, hanging out. A friend walks up to the porch to say hello, and hears an awful yelping,...
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