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jennrip
May 12, 20225 min read
My Pain Journey, Your Pain Journey
October 13th, 2018. I remember that day (ironically) clearer than I could ever imagine. Opening my eyes to welcome the morning light, I...
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jennrip
May 12, 20223 min read
Grieving The “What Could Have Been”
Disclaimer: The content of this blog may be triggering as it discusses miscarriage or pregnancy loss. Please proceed with caution. About...
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jennrip
Apr 14, 20223 min read
It’s Not What You Said, It’s How You Said It: Basic Communication Skills
It’s happened to everybody. You’re going about your day, having a regular conversation, and the person with whom you’re talking makes a...
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jennrip
Mar 24, 20223 min read
What Happens After a Depressive Episode?
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. In fact, depression affects approximately 16 million American adults each year....
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jennrip
Mar 12, 20222 min read
Psychological Assessment
Psychological assessment. This is typically a task that is administered to a person to measure something about the way their mind or...
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shayhat
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Why Am I Laughing About Something Sad?
When I was in middle school, my good friend told me her grandmother had passed away… and I laughed. Naturally, I was mortified and...
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shayhat
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Acceptance - How to Cope with Things That are Out of Your Control
Here’s a harsh reality that few people are willing to accept - a lot of the things that happen in your life are completely out of your...
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shayhat
Feb 15, 20224 min read
Camouflaging as a Military Child
Growing up, I spent a large portion of my youth experiencing life as a military child. My dad was in the Navy for 22 years and we moved...
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shayhat
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Geropsychology, Have You Heard of It?
Worldwide, there are approximately 900 million individuals over the age of 60. Although 15% of this population suffers from a mental...
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shayhat
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Understanding Your Mental Health Diagnosis
You can have many different reactions to being given a mental health diagnosis. It can be the explanation you've been looking for, and...
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shayhat
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Hygiene for Sleep?
Wake Up…do stuff…do more stuff…do even more stuff…. There are times in our lives when we become so overwhelmed with the demands on our...
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shayhat
Feb 15, 20224 min read
The Art of Running: Training your Body and your Brain
Running is a mental sport. Of course, it requires significant time and energy in physical training as well, but most runners will agree...
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shayhat
Feb 15, 20224 min read
Losing a Parent Navigating Grief in Adulthood
The death of a parent can be one of the most significant losses in life. Whatever your relationship was like with them, whether it was...
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shayhat
Jan 10, 20223 min read
Bounce Back Better
Everyone goes through something hard at times. It may be an unexpected setback, a medical incident, or a relational struggle. It could be...
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shayhat
Jan 10, 20222 min read
Apology Language
Just like how individuals give and receive love differently, people differ in how they give and receive an apology. Dr. Gary Chapman...
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shayhat
Dec 5, 20213 min read
Faith and Therapy
When I began therapy, the thought of sharing my thoughts about my faith to my therapist would make my heart beat a little faster, my...
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shayhat
Dec 5, 20215 min read
So, What IS Therapy?
If you’ve watched Lucifer, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Hannibal, What About Bob?, Frasier, or Good Will Hunting, you might have an...
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shayhat
Dec 5, 20212 min read
The Pursuit of Health, Happiness, and Productivity
Some years ago, I faced criticism from those close to me when I chose to spend a few years being a Stay At Home Mom (SAHM). My children...
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shayhat
Nov 24, 20213 min read
Rolling With the Change
As the seasons change, so do our lives. The day I am writing this, I noticed the temperature was a bit cooler than the day before and...
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shayhat
Nov 6, 20214 min read
Postpartum Anxiety
Childbirth. Considered one of the most beautiful, self-less, demanding acts that a woman can experience. Although characterized by the...
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