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Understanding Body Grief: Navigating Loss and Acceptance

By Jayne Mattingly | March 7, 2025

Blog > Emerging Trends > Understanding Body Grief Understanding Body Grief: Navigating Loss and Acceptance ​Body Grief refers to the emotional response to changes in…

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Teenagers and Self Harm Addiction

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | February 26, 2025

Blog > Treatment Strategies > Teenagers and Self-Harm Addiction Teenagers and Self-Harm Addiction: How to Spot and Address Emerging Patterns Learn how to recognize and…

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Understanding the Relationship between Anxiety and Trauma

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | February 19, 2025

Blog > Treatment Strategies > Understanding the Relationship Between Anxiety and Trauma Understanding the Relationship Between Anxiety and Trauma: How Past Experiences Shape Current Symptoms…

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Treat Clients With Climate Anxiety by Integrating Eco Therapy

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | February 10, 2025

Blog > Treatment Strategies > Treating Clients with Climate Anxiety Treating Clients With Climate Anxiety: Integrating Eco-Therapy Into Traditional Practice Learn how to help clients…

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Expressive Therapies and Mind-Body Connection: How Creative Expression Affects Emotional and Physical Health

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | January 31, 2025

Blog > Treatment Strategies > Expressive Therapies and Mind-Body Connection Expressive Therapies and Mind-Body Connection: How Creative Expression Affects Emotional and Physical Health Discover how…

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Using Virtual Reality in Mental Health Treatment

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | January 27, 2025

Using Virtual Reality in Mental Health Intervention and Treatment Virtual reality (VR) is no longer just for gaming or entertainment. This incredible technology is slowly…

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Gaming Addiction in Adults: How It Manifests and Why It’s Often Overlooked

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | January 13, 2025

Gaming Addiction in Adults: How It Manifests and Why It’s Often Overlooked While video gaming can be a fun activity for most people, for some,…

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Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Elderly

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | January 8, 2025

Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Elderly For clinicians working with the elderly population, special attention should be paid to the unique factors experienced at…

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Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT): How It Supports Behavior Change

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | December 31, 2024

What Is Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)? In behavioral therapy settings, it is important to properly assess your clients to align them with the most effective…

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Orthorexia Nervosa: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Strategies

By Katie Bendel - LCSW | December 17, 2024

Orthorexia Nervosa: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Strategies Orthorexia nervosa symptoms, such as an obsessive focus on eating “clean” or “healthy” foods, can significantly impact…

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The Effects of Cyberbullying on Children’s Mental Health

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | December 6, 2024

The Impacts of Cyberbullying on Children’s Mental Health According to a Stanford study, children typically receive their first cell phones between 10.7 and 12.5 years of…

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Chronic Illness and Mental Health — A Guide for Clinicians

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | November 27, 2024

The Impact of Chronic Illness on Mental Health – A Guide for Clinicians The onset and formal diagnosis of a chronic illness undoubtedly brings about…

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Navigating the Challenges of Treating Co-Occurring Disorders

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | November 21, 2024

Navigating the Challenges of Treating Co-Occurring Disorders An individual who has both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder (SUD) is said to…

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The Long-Term Effects of Bullying on Mental Health: What Therapists Should Know

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | November 13, 2024

The Long-Term Effects of Bullying on Mental Health: What Therapists Should Know Bullying has long been a crisis for many children and young adults. Research…

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A Behavioral Health Clinician’s Guide to the Kids Online Safety Act

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | November 6, 2024

A Behavioral Health Clinician’s Guide to the Kids Online Safety Act Many parents are concerned about their children’s online safety. The internet can be a…

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