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Safety Plans: How to use safety plans situationally for emotional regulation
Safety plans are generally created collaboratively in a clinical setting when suicidal ideation is present. Safety plans are a great tool...

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Sep 25, 20235 min read


National Hotlines
In general, hotlines and helplines have three things in common: 1. Available to call 24/7 2. 100% confidential 3. Free of...

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Jun 14, 20233 min read


Need-Based Resources (Washington-Tacoma/Seattle)
Crisis: Emergency: 911 Crisis and Suicide Hotline: 988 The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide...

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Jun 13, 202310 min read


Need-Based Resources (Illinois- Chicago/Suburbs)
LGBTQIA+: Vocational: https://www.hrc.org/resources/workplace https://www.lgbtmap.org/file/LGBT-Workers-3-Pager-FINAL.pdf...

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Jun 13, 20232 min read


Tips for Coping with Anxiety
Having occasional feelings of anxiety is a normal part of life, but persistent feelings of anxiety, fear, terror, and panic in everyday...

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Jun 8, 20232 min read


Sexual Violence: Ways to Cope and Gain Support
What happened to you is not your fault. Sexual violence refers to any unwanted sexual activity where consent and/or permission is not...

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Jun 8, 20233 min read


Post-Partum Complications: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Explained
Having a baby can be one of the happiest and most significant events in a person’s life. While life with a baby can be thrilling and...

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Jun 8, 20233 min read


How to Support Someone Coming Out
Everyone holds multiple identities. Identifies are important because they shape people and their perception of the world. These...

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Jun 7, 20233 min read


Combating Mental Health Stigma
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), stigma happens when people are negatively viewed for having a specific...

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Jun 7, 20232 min read


A Dynamic-Maturation Model of Attachment
The Dynamic-Maturational Model of Attachment (DMM), created by Patrricia Crittenden, emphasized the dynamic interaction of the maturation...

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Jun 7, 20236 min read


Dream Analysis
There have been many misconceptions about dreams. Throughout history, there have been theories relating dreams to higher powers and...

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Jun 7, 20234 min read


The Influence of Social Media on Adolescents
Social media can have a significant impact on body image, both positive and negative. Social media can provide a platform for body...

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Jun 7, 20234 min read


Benefits of Positive Affirmations
Positive affirmations such as, “I am worthy”, can help you cope with unhelpful thoughts, but are found to be more effective when paired...

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Jun 7, 20233 min read


Sensory Overload - Overstimulation
Sensory overload is the overstimulation of one or more of the five body senses. Over stimulation often feels like emotional and physical...

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Jun 4, 20232 min read


Gender Development: The influence of gendered information and modeling on children
Children are impressionable, due to their stage of development and reliance on others to meet their needs. Children learngender...

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May 31, 20235 min read


The Truth About OCD: Common Misconceptions Explained
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is defined by the National Institute of Mental Health, as a chronic and long-lasting disorder in...

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May 24, 20234 min read


How to Prepare for Your First Therapy Session
Many feelings may arise as you approach your first therapy session. As the appointment approaches, taking steps to prepare for your first...

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May 22, 20232 min read


First Therapy Session: What to expect
Keep in mind that your first session with the therapist will be different from future visits. The initial visit is a space for you and...

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May 22, 20231 min read


Gottman’s Four Horsemen and Positive Alternatives
Relationships are fluid, constantly changing, messy things while simultaneously being rewarding. All relationships include doses of...

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May 22, 20234 min read


Grieving: How to deal with grief
Grief is a natural response to loss. Grief is the emotional suffering you feel when after experiencing a loss. Feelings of grief can be...

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May 22, 20233 min read
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