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Mar 19
3 min

Doing Your "Best" Is Holding You Back

Doing your best seems like a simple idea, but in the mind of a perfectionist, it's a fast-track to burnout. Sound familiar? This is for you.

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Managing Uncertainty in 2021 (Here We Go Again)

Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW

Jan 30
4 min

Managing Uncertainty in 2021 (Here We Go Again)

Between vaccine confusion, political unrest, and more, managing feelings of uncertainty may be 2021's most crucial skill.

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Berating Ourselves into Change: Why Doesn't it Work?

Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW

Dec 10, 2020
2 min

Berating Ourselves into Change: Why Doesn't it Work?

If I'm harder on myself, I'll be more motivated to change, right? Let's unpack this myth and find the steps to sustainable change.

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Veronica Welch

Nov 30, 2020
4 min

Four Keys to Sexual Self-Care

We generally understand what is healthy for the body, mind and emotions, but sexuality is a category of its own when it comes to...

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What's the Scariest Thing to Bring up in Therapy?

Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW

Oct 29, 2020
4 min

What's the Scariest Thing to Bring up in Therapy?

Tips and considerations for bringing up difficult topics in therapy.

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Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW

Oct 1, 2020
5 min

Post-Debate Coping Skills

A short list of coping skills to help you be in the moment and get out of your head after last night's debate.

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Toxic Productivity: Grappling with "Enough"

Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW

Sep 14, 2020
3 min

Toxic Productivity: Grappling with "Enough"

How to cope when doing "enough" always seems just out of reach.

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Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW

Sep 10, 2020
1 min

Are You a Highly Sensitive Man?

In a society that encourages men to push away feelings, sensitivity can be a superpower.

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Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW

Aug 3, 2020
1 min

Why Are We Struggling More Now?

This video explores why you may be struggling currently and offers ways to get through it.

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What the “Berenstain Bears” Can Teach Us About Psychotherapy and Personal Growth

Daniel Katz, Psy.D

Jul 28, 2020
3 min

What the “Berenstain Bears” Can Teach Us About Psychotherapy and Personal Growth

Much to my delight I recently discovered that old episodes of the “Berenstain Bears” can be found online. I read several of those books...

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Therapy for Creatives, Part 2: The Risk and Reward of Creative Expression

Dan Workman

Jul 8, 2020
2 min

Therapy for Creatives, Part 2: The Risk and Reward of Creative Expression

Being aware of the benefits and potential costs of being a creative is essential to enjoying good mental health.

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How Structure and 'Small Rituals' Can Improve Mental Health

Dan Workman

Jun 4, 2020
3 min

How Structure and 'Small Rituals' Can Improve Mental Health

Navigating life during the pandemic has been challenging. Sudden changes to all aspects of my life have contributed to a softening of the...

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How Mental Health Experts Cope in These Uncertain Times

Daniel Katz, Psy.D

May 28, 2020
5 min

How Mental Health Experts Cope in These Uncertain Times

As therapists, we are also people. We deal with fears, worry, uncertainty and doubt just like everyone else. So how do "the pros" handle it?

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Why Being a Therapist Doesn’t Make Me Any Less Indulgent Than Anyone Else

Veronica Welch

May 18, 2020
3 min

Why Being a Therapist Doesn’t Make Me Any Less Indulgent Than Anyone Else

It’s funny to me to hear people’s responses when they hear that I work as a therapist. “Oh wow. You must really deal with a lot.” “That’s...

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Manage Your Anxiety and Depression and Stay Sane and Productive During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Daniel Katz, Psy.D

Apr 30, 2020
3 min

Manage Your Anxiety and Depression and Stay Sane and Productive During the Coronavirus Pandemic

A lot of my clients have been having a hard time dealing with all of the change brought on by this pandemic...

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