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By George Beatty, LCSW, LAC Change is a word we hear often these days. But even positive change can feel overwhelming, especially when much of our identity is tied to familiar routines and stability. So, how do we embrace change—not just the exciting parts, but also the uncomfortable, messy parts? We can ignore it until…
There is a very personal reason why I enjoy working with new parents in my counselingpractice; I became a mom 14 years ago and the transition was…rough. All these yearslater, I distinctly remember the feelings of isolation, judgment, fear and sadness as Itried to forge into parenthood with unrealistic expectations and a lack of support….
October is LGBTQ+ History Month! Here at Collaborative Counseling Center, we’re committed to uplifting the voices and shining a light on the experiences of our diverse community. In honor of National Coming Out Day, we’re going to share some of the steps you can take to build empathy, champion belonging, and celebrate diversity with the…
Hello again, friends! In my last blog post, “Anxiety, Part One”, I shared with you all a list of 9 tips for coping with anxiety from the Mayo Clinic. I promised that I would explain why these tips are important to implement for those of us that suffer from the symptoms of anxiety. First, let…
Due to our modern lifestyles and potential genetic predispositions, it is a harsh reality that many of us are prone to experiencing an unhealthy amount of anxiety. In fact, approximately 40 million adults in the United States suffer from some form of anxiety disorder (1). The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the issue, with the…
Hi! I’m Suzanne and I have a confession. This is my first blog post. Ever. We aren’t going to waste any time here either…we are diving right into the deep end of the pool with an important topic. As the wife of a firefighter, the issue of mental health for first responders is one that…
Defining the problem ‘Man Up.’ Joe Ehrmann, the former NFL player, calls these two words one of the most destructive phrases in our society today. Why? Because implicit in this message is the command for a boy or man disavow the parts of himself that are emotional, vulnerable, empathic and curious. At the same time,…
Music is integral to the human condition. A family member shared this recent ’60 minutes’ piece with me about a 12-year-old girl named Alma Deutscher who ‘speaks Mozart.’ I often talk with my clients about listening to the music and not the lyrics (i.e. paying attention to the emotions and not the content), but this young…
Technology is ubiquitous in our lives today and yet many of us often lament that it can seem to impede us as much as it helps us. Nowhere is this phenomenon more true than with our phones. These miraculous little computers-in-our-pockets help us to do so many things and have become indispensible to us. I…
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