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As we continue out the month of November, we are getting closer and closer to the holiday season. The holidays can be a fun, yet stressful time. Aside from dealing with family members, one of the biggest stressors around the holidays is gift-giving. It’s a tad early in the holiday season, but that is the point. Let’s try to reduce some of that holiday stress with gift-giving and find out some helpful tips as we go into the holiday season together!
Read MoreCan you believe it’s the last week of October? Where did this month go? While most people are busy getting ready for the upcoming holiday weekend, some of us are already looking ahead to the holiday season. What is the holiday season going to look like this year? Will we finally be able to have a “normal” gathering for the holidays that doesn’t include video calls? Regardless of what the holiday season may look like for you this year, we are going into a season to show kindness, gratitude, and caring. No, we don’t need a specific season to display these traits. However, if you have been finding a decrease in your use of these things, there is no better time to start!
Read MoreIt’s here! We gain an extra hour of sleep! Although many of us dread how early it becomes dark, most of us appreciate the extra hour of sleep we get. As we go into the shorter days of light, and into the holiday season, it is the perfect time to remember good sleep hygiene. Here are my top 5 tips when it comes to proper a healthy sleep routine.
Read MoreHas anyone ever told you that you’re, “too sensitive?” Many people in our society look at someone being sensitive or too sensitive as a bad thing. Yes, difficulties with emotional regulation is the topic of many of my sessions and an area of concern for many mental health diagnoses.
Read MoreHalloween can be such a fun and exciting time for many individuals. Most kids get excited to dress up as their favorite character and load their bellies with lots of candy. However, what happens when Halloween isn’t a fun time for your child? What happens if they get nervous about the costumes? What happens if they can’t eat most candy because of allergies? What happens when almost everyone at school has paired off for festivities and your child is now excluded?
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