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They are not a substitute for or continuation of therapy.
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For most people, supporting someone struggling with depression doesn’t come super naturally. This can be because of a variety of factors including lack of experience or knowledge about handling depression, discomfort with experiencing their own negative emotions, or simply being unaware that they can truly make a difference in the experience of the person they love.
Read MoreStress is more complex than just recognizing we’re overwhelmed and jumping into a warm bath to feel better. Maybe you feel like you’ve heard all there is to hear about stress and coping with it. Even still, let’s take just a little bit of time to talk about it and see if there’s anything you might be overlooking as potentially stress-related and maybe give you some coping skills you haven’t tried yet!
Read MoreThe holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, warmth, and celebration. However, it's essential to acknowledge that not everyone experiences this time of year in the same way. For some individuals, the holidays can bring about a range of emotions, from loneliness and sadness to heightened stress and anxiety. Therefore, we need to recognize the reality that holidays are not always happy for everyone.
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