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Five Reasons People Avoid Therapy
5 Reasons People Avoid Therapy We all have points in our lives where what we’re doing, how we’re experiencing the world, and the obstacles we are facing become overwhelming or daunting. From...
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Understanding “Pressure Points” in our Relationships
As a therapist who often works with couples or individuals with relationship issues, it is fascinating to see the patterns that emerge. We all have them. It seems in every relationship we are in,...
View ArticleThe ABCs of Holiday Health: Part One
The seasons are officially changing! As the days get shorter and colder, signs of the holidays –Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Kwanzaa, New Year’s—are all around us. During the busy...
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Welcome back! Hope you enjoyed The ABCs of Holiday Health: Part One. Keep reading to learn more strategies for a successful holiday season! Make a plan! Plan your time by creating a calendar of...
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Holiday First Aid
Sparkly lights, jingle bells, elves on shelves, ribbons and wrappings, all reveal holiday fanfare. The dreams of perfection, good feels, and the carrying on of traditions…it can be a lot. What do you...
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The Grey Divorce: Steps for Adult Children to Make it Through
In life, no matter who you are, you sometimes are never prepared for the events life will throw your way. After 34 years of marriage, I never expected my parents to report the need for a divorce. To...
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How EMDR Can Help You Move Forward
So often I hear these words from my clients: “I just cannot get past this”. The “this” that they are trying to move past can take on many forms. It can be something as severe as childhood...
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11 Interesting Things Happy Couples Often Do Before Bed
*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Bustle. “As psychotherapist Maureen Werrbach, LCPC tells me, you two should sit down, make eye contact, nod to show you’re listening, and ask...
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11 Habits Of Long-Term Couples Who Are Still Excited to Be Around Each Other
*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Bustle. “Finding humor in your relationship goes a long way. “Studies show that couples who laugh together often are more emotionally connected and...
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What really happens to your body when you’re depressed
*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for The List. “For many people, depression hits hard — they suddenly find themselves enveloped in a veil of tears and debilitating hopelessness that...
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9 Tips For Resetting Your Day If You Get Off On The Wrong Foot
*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for simplemost. “‘I can’t tell busy moms this enough,’ says psychotherapist Maureen Werrbach, LCPC. Even if you only have five minutes, find some way to...
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Old Sayings Relevant for Today’s Parenting
Stop and smell the roses It seems as if children are just born to relish in their surroundings. The littlest things make them laugh and their wonder never ceases. The small things really are amazing...
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New Year, New You?
So, you survived the holidays. The endless Christmas carols, flooding of your inbox with sales and last-minute deals, and the ever-present temptation of sweets everywhere you look. The end of the...
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Relationship Rescue 101
Stuck in a relationship rut? Do you seem to be “off” from your partner, no matter how much you try to connect? You, like many, may be struggling to improve the bonds in your relationship and feel like...
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7 Things You Should Never Say To Someone Who Is Anxious About The Future
*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Bustle. “‘Anticipatory anxiety is when someone experiences a high level of anxiety when they think about a future situation,’ psychotherapist Maureen...
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5 Ways to Create More Self Discipline
Hey guys! It’s February and for some (all?) of us the whole “new year, new you” mentality has already faded away. Perhaps it’s because the lack of discipline we have created for ourselves. We have...
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Common Cliches You Should Actually Live By
Everyone uses cliches. We all hear them probably since we were little: Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Don’t cry over spilled milk. A bird in the hand is worth...
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3 Ways to Stop Anger in its Tracks
3 Ways to Stop Anger in its Tracks. Anger is often very prevalent in our lives, even though we may not initially recognize anger’s emotional patterns and how they exist in our daily activities. It’s...
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Cubs Win and So Can You! Life Lessons from The Stands – Changing the Way You...
108 years passed until the Cubs won the World Series in 2016. That’s a long time. More than a lifetime of waiting for most. Years of struggles, crushed hopes, and many transitions all match what each...
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What is Exposure Response Prevention?
What is Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)? This is a behavioral technique used to treat anxiety, OCD and other related disorders. Simply put it involves doing the thing that’s being avoided or the...
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