My Dad Always Wanted a Boy
My dad always wanted a boy. I’ve been aware of this fact my entire life. Maybe it’s the reason I’m a tomboy. It certainly isn’t a coincidence that I play…
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Let’s Talk Truth…Emotional Toxicity
Let’s talk truth. What’s your definition of toxic? I initially think of chemicals. But there’s emotional toxicity, too. We’ve all dealt with people who blame and deflect instead of just…
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Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids: 6 Guidelines
As a parent, few things in life matter as much as the health and well-being of your child. While dedicating time and energy to supporting their physical health is important,…
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7 Ways To Ground Yourself
In order to give yourself the best shot at happiness and success in the coming year, it's important to stay level and grounded. As your online mental health counselor, I'm…
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November 16th: International Day of Tolerance
We live in a world with literally billions of people - people of countless different cultures, religions, beliefs, values, and experiences. In my opinion, this diversity is something to celebrate.…
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5 Secrets For Balancing Your Emotions
Varying emotions and violent mood swings are a natural symptom of many psychological challenges. You may feel happy and calm one minute, only to be swept up in an overwhelming…
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Emotional Support For Dads
In the United States, it is culturally unacceptable (or at the very least, frowned upon) for men to cry. Men who outwardly display too much emotion, especially vulnerable emotions such…
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11 New Year’s Resolutions To Improve Mental Health
January 1st, 2016 marks the beginning of a brand new year filled with endless possibilities. It's a chance to let go of all the trials and challenges of the past,…
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What Do Your Social Media Habits Say About You?
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. Many of us scroll through our news feeds every morning when we wake up, every night before we go…
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7 Tips To Improve Emotional Wellness
When you hear the words "emotional wellness," what do you think of? We all define emotional wellness a little differently, but for the most part, we can all agree that…
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