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Archives for January 2012

Jan 31 2012

Wonderful Blog on Postpartum Depression

The Atlanta Journal Constitution featured a story today about a blog written by a mother who suffered from postpartum depression.  It’s filled with self-help tips and tons of good, factual information about postpartum depression and when you need to get help. Moms it’s worth checking out! http://postpartumprogress.com/

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Written by Lisa · Categorized: Coping Skills

Jan 29 2012

It’s Your Story To Write

  Therapists are far more than simple keepers of stories. Through their influence they have the power to re-write them – past, present, and future. This requires a tremendous responsibility; a therapist can do either damage or good. A good therapist does not write your story for you or edit with too heavy of a […]

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Written by Lisa · Categorized: About Therapy · Tagged: characteristics of a good therapist

Jan 25 2012

Multitasking and Stress is Frying Your Brain…Literally

The effects of multitasking and stress on the body is currently a very popular topic in research circles. Through new brain imaging techniques they are discovering that the expression “I’m feeling fried” is actually quite accurate.  Not only does multitasking increase stress hormones in your body, but researchers can see the impact on the learning […]

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Written by Lisa · Categorized: Coping Skills · Tagged: coping skills, multitasking, stress

Jan 22 2012

Need Help But Hesitant To Ask?

This post is for anyone who is considering counseling but has yet to reach out and ask for support.  It’s not always an easy thing to do, and hopefully the comments below can help make the decision easier. Research suggests that the average person struggles with a problem for months or even years before they […]

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Written by Lisa · Categorized: About Therapy

Jan 10 2012

Dear Parents: Ground Your Helicopter During Non-Emergencies

I understand your fear and realize how quickly your thinking can leap to the worst case scenario.  If you don’t hover over your kids they’ll fail every test, socialize with the “bad” kids, start doing drugs, and wind up in jail… or worse.  Your intentions are good.  You are a good parent, the better parent, […]

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Written by Lisa · Categorized: Teens · Tagged: Helicopter parents, how to parent your teen

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