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jennrip
Nov 15, 20223 min read
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
What does prolonged exposure therapy look like? Prolonged exposure therapy (PE) is simply a treatment for anxiety and related disorders...
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jennrip
Jun 23, 20223 min read
Read This if You Have Strong Feelings: Grounding Skills
Life is full of big, overwhelming feelings. We get in fights with our romantic partners. We get stuck behind terribly slow drivers. We...
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jennrip
Jun 16, 20223 min read
To Forgive Ourselves or Not, That is the Question
The reality of life is such that there are many opportunities for us to transgress and offend others in a way that is contrary even to...
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jennrip
Jun 16, 20224 min read
From a Trauma Survivor to Trauma Survivors
Hey, friend. I’m glad you’re here. You may have clicked on this blog because you saw something you can relate to. Maybe you clicked on...
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jennrip
Jun 15, 20222 min read
Anxiety vs. Panic: What’s the Difference?
Sometimes, people use the terms “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” interchangeably. While anxiety and panic may look similar, they are...
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jennrip
Jun 9, 20223 min read
How to Talk to Kids About Mental Health
The conversation about mental health and mental health issues is not just for adults. Half of lifetime mental health issues begin before...
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jennrip
Jun 5, 20224 min read
“I’m Exhausted” - Navigating Difficult Conversations about Race
Clicking through the channels, I see varying headlines with the same message- another person of color (POC) gone. I immediately...
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jennrip
Jun 4, 20222 min read
Coping When a Loved One Dies by Suicide
Unfortunately, stories are all too common where a loved one is here one day and gone from this world the next. Tears begin to flow,...
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jennrip
May 27, 20223 min read
What is Family Therapy?
Family therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves members of a family that typically live with one another and often involves a...
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jennrip
May 25, 20223 min read
Protecting Your Mental Health
Over the past year, we have constantly heard about the potentially harmful effects of Covid-19 and how to protect ourselves from...
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jennrip
May 19, 20222 min read
How Do I Know if I’m Depressed and When Should I Seek Help?
How do I know if I’m depressed? Depression is a mood disorder that can result in unrelenting sadness and/or loss of interest in doing...
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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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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, 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, 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
Nov 3, 20213 min read
Supporting My Teen with Depression
Seeing a loved one go through challenging things like depression can be difficult. As a caregiver of a teenager with a depressive...
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shayhat
Feb 25, 20213 min read
Ew… another shrink trying to get in my head.
What is Stigma? When you need help, it seems easier to go to an urgent care doctor for a sinus infection or a sore throat compared to...
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shayhat
Feb 25, 20215 min read
Talking About Mental Health
“I need therapy.” “I’m in therapy.” “I have a mental health diagnosis.” These are terrifying statements for many people. They carry a...
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