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Healthy Coping & Holiday Stress

Monday, November 19th, 2018

Issues: coping, emotion, emotions, family, holiday, holidays, self-care, stress, tradition

by Rachel Morici-Leirer, LPC It is no mystery that the holidays can bring up depression, loss and overwhelm. The effects are understandable; holidays bring about increased demands, pressure, financial stress and perhaps grief and longing, especially when we have lost a loved one. Let’s focus on what you can do to minimize the holiday blues […]

Increasing Parent/Child Connectivity

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Issues: beyond consequences, communication, connection, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emotions, Heather Forbes, parent/child, parenting, relationships

By Leslie Larsen, LCSW Summertime is a great time to reconnect with your children! As I hit the trail for a quick jog I was engrossed in the beauty of Colorado at this time of year. For several moments I was flooded with visualizations of children and parents playing together. Suddenly I hear a boy […]

Discovering Hope Through DBT

Monday, May 11th, 2015

Issues: control, DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, distress tolerance, emotions, hope, interpersonal skills, mindfulness, positive choices, skills

By Rachel Morici, LPC Do you struggle with your emotions? Do you find it difficult to interact effectively with others? Are you making self-destructive choices in your life? Do you feel out of control? If you find yourself struggling with these issues you are not alone. DBT can help. What is DBT? Dialectical Behavior Therapy, […]

Wellness Seminars: Raising Awareness of Mental Health & Wellness

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

Issues: emotions, mental health month, no cost, relationships, seminars, stress, substance abuse

May is Mental Health Month! We are offering four noon seminars at NO COST! Get more info here…