The month of February continues to provide a great opportunity to think about love. The essence of love is described in a variety of ways. For some, it is a splendored thing; for others, it is a battlefield; and for some, love endures. But what if you learned love starts as a chemical in the brain that eventually runs out? And when the love chemical runs out, the brain looks for other ways to know you are in love? Would you want to know more about how that happens and what to do about it to preserve your relationship?
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It is close to that time of year again when relationships and love have some time in the spotlight. The national holiday does remind us of love, but where is love the rest of the year?
People say “love is in the air,” or maybe for you, your love comes through your phone, since the face emoji with heart eyes is in the Top 10 of emoji favorites. Stevie Wonder claimed, “I Just Called to Say I Love You,” Herbie the Car was a “Love Bug,” and then there is Gary Chapman’s book The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. But how do we really know if we are in love or if our relationships based in love will last?
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Like a healthy body, a sound mind is an important component to achieve overall well-being. This is why Sound Mind Therapy offers an innovative approach to counseling services that is straight from the heart. Rather than trying to “fix” a problem, we strive to support, educate and empower every individual while helping them move forward and conquer everyday challenges. Here’s more about what sets our practice apart.
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Before you can soar, you must pull your arrow back, think about where you want to shoot and then AIM for what you want. Resilience is like this. You need to think through your reaction to each situation, and oftentimes you notice that you are having the exact reaction regardless of the situation. It’s the meaning you give to the situation. Resilience is more than bouncing back. Resilience is bouncing forward. Tools that help achieve resilience include mindfulness: Focusing on your awareness of the present moment while calmly acknowledging and accepting your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. Identify what is holding you back, recognize where you give up power and be mindful of where you are going.
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Presented by Susie Berg, LPC
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As parents we all know how important self-esteem is to every child. It is understandable that encouraging self-esteem is often the last thing on parents’ minds if they are moving from one struggle to the next.
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