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Navigating Stress During Change

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  “Shelter in place”    “Self-Quarantine”   “Social Distancing” I doubt that I am over exaggerating when I say that collectively, we are freakin’ stressed out. We are preoccupied with the thoughts of safety for our selves, family, friends, community, world.  Consumed by reports, news, and social media feeds. Worried about bills and employment.  Paralyzed at […]

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The Fears Behind Change

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  We are smack dab in the middle of a Full Moon and New Moon cycle, so, I am finding myself thinking about change.  Both the Full and New Moon represents times of change.  During the Full Moon we are invited to reflect on things we want to release or let go of in our […]

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An Introvert’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays

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I am sure some of my fellow introverts understand (and possibly agree) that there is a potentially stressful time of the year that falls around Halloween and doesn’t end until after New Year’s Day.  This time of the year is affectionately referred to as “The Holidays” by the masses. Contrary to the nauseating number of […]

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Counseling helps us get “unstuck”

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When uncomfortable feelings creep in.                                                                                                   Sometimes we get stuck.  Stuck in an unrewarding career or unfulfilling relationships.  Stuck in an emotional rut. Our minds can race thinking of all the things going wrong in our life, but solutions are elusive.  Sometimes it feels like we are burnt out.  Only going through the motions […]

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