Thoughts Matter

Thoughts Matter.   Your internal dialog shapes the way you see yourself and your environment.    Pay attention to your thoughts.    Reframing negative thoughts and adding intentional positive affirmations can help you begin to improve your hope and self esteem.   This takes effort, patience, and practice. The payoff is well worth it. Take time today to listen to what your thoughts are telling you. You may be surprised.

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Patience

  What’s one of the most important things to focus on when you want to make changes in your life?   Patience.   To make a healthy enduring change in your life you will need patience. Sustainable change comes over time. Patience also can come in many different forms.   Patience may mean allowing yourself to mentally prepare to make a change.    Patience may mean giving yourself grace so you can continue your progress.    Patience may mean taking breaks.   Patience...

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Using anger in the right way. 

Anger is an emotion we all experience. Anger can range from slight frustration to full blown rage.    One way to start to start using your anger in a better way is to become curious about it. Your anger is pointing towards something that is important to you. If you can find the root cause or emotion your anger comes from this gives you power to adjust your response.    Asking yourself what is...

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Acceptance

Acceptance of the good and bad in life can reduce our suffering. Pain exists but suffering does not have to. Therapy can be a great way to find ways to reduce our unnecessary suffering. Take care of your mental health.

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Mental Health Matters

During this holiday season be sure to take care of your mental health. If you find yourself struggling this holiday season, therapy is a great way to destress and ground yourself. You deserve to feel better. - Corey Weir, LCPC, CADC

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Now Accepting Cigna

I am now in-network with Cigna PPO. The addition of Cigna will allow me to serve more of our community members that are in need. I am still in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and United Healthcare PPO. Thank you for your continued support!

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Mental Health = Physical Health

Mental Health is just as important as physical health.    Many people think of physical health in terms of  taking care of your body to prevent illness. Our mind works in the same exact way. We can take care of our mind to help prevent illness.    It is true If you take care of your body you can still get physically sick. However, there is a chance that sickness will not affect you...

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The Basics Matter

In a time of uncertainty taking care of your mental health is even more important. If you are searching for where to start improving your mental health a good place is the basics. The basics are things you do that set yourself up to be in a good healthy mindset.   Prioritize quality sleep. If you have been neglecting good sleep hygiene there is a good chance you are struggling with poor...

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

One study suggests that 5% of adults suffer from SAD, and that it affects women more often than men. SAD can interfere with daily functioning and relationships. SAD is a serious diagnosis and is very treatable. Here are some warning signs to keep an eye out for as we transition into fall and winter.   Feeling Depressed Loss of Interest in Activities Changes in Appetite (loss or increase) Difficulty falling or staying asleep Low Energy Difficulty Concentrating  Feeling...

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Thoughts Matter

Thoughts Matter.   Your internal dialog shapes the way you see yourself and your environment.    Pay attention to your thoughts.    Reframing negative thoughts and... read more

Patience

  What’s one of the most important things to focus on when you want to make changes in your life?   Patience.   To make... read more

Using anger in the right way. 

Anger is an emotion we all experience. Anger can range from slight frustration to full blown rage.    One way to start... read more

Acceptance

Acceptance of the good and bad in life can reduce our suffering. Pain exists but suffering does not have to.... read more

Mental Health Matters

During this holiday season be sure to take care of your mental health. If you find yourself struggling this holiday... read more

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