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Tag: mental healthcare

How to live without expectations - Stoicism

How to Live Without Expectations

If you find yourself sitting across from me in the therapy room, there’s a very good chance you will hear me say, “You can curse all you want in here.  The only ‘swear word’ here is ‘should.’” By now some of my clients might think I have a personal vendetta against the word. In truth,…
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How does therapy work

How Does Counseling Work?

Recently someone asked me, “How does counseling work?”  It wasn’t until that question that I realized therapy is a rather mysterious experience.  Sometimes it honestly seems like magic happens because its difficult to pinpoint what exactly creates lasting change and growth in therapy. The short, mechanical answer to the question, “How does therapy work?” is…
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The Finnish Way by Katja Pantzar

BOOK REVIEW: The Finnish Way by Katja Pantzar

Pages:  225 Ideal Reader:  Someone looking for a holistic practical approach to better mental health and overall well-being. Ideal Issues Addressed: Personal Growth Mild Anxiety & Depression Disconnecion from Nature Alternative coping strategies for mental health concerns to combine with therapy. Summary: This book provides a practical “guide” or suggestions to creating and having a…
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Mental Health Diagnosis

To Diagnose or Not To Diagnose?

When beginning therapy, you probably expect to receive a diagnosis.  Sometimes, people even want one to better understand what they are going through.  Though sometimes people fear a diagnosis and its potential impact on their life and relationships.  What if I told you, you don’t have to have a diagnosis when you go to counseling?…
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Affordable Counseling Fort Wayne

Affordable Counseling is Closer Than You Think

You’ve decided to try counseling.  The use of insurance is not for you (by choice or by circumstances), but you place a great value on counseling services.  However, your wallet does not share that same value. Not to worry, there are affordable options out there for you. One place to look is at college campuses.…
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