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How The Recent Arctic Blast Could Have Affected Your Mental Health

The recent arctic blast has significantly impacted mental health, with many people experiencing heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can have a detrimental effect on physical and psychological health. Sleep patterns can become disrupted, appetite can be affected, and feelings of fatigue can become more frequent. On the psychological …

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Does It Really Work? – The Science Behind Hypnosis

You’re getting sleepy… very sleepy… …and when you wake up you will cluck like a chicken. This is what many people think of when they think of hypnosis. But hypnosis is much more than a funny party trick. Hypnotherapy has been used for centuries. In fact, in ancient times priests and shamans used altered states …

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What Is Play Therapy For Children And Will It Help My Child?

The Montgomery Counseling Group in Charlotte, NC  offers Play Therapy as an effective means to assist children in dealing with emotional challenges that won’t respond to the “talk-based” psychotherapy designed for adults.  Through play, children discover the world around them and their feelings about it. Play is also how children communicate their often complex feelings. …

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Keys to Successful Therapy

Cognitive therapy has been shown over the years to be incredibly effective at helping people recognize and change their behaviors. But, as much potential as therapy has for every individual, some people seem to have success with therapy while others don’t. Related Article: Is Hypnotherapy Right for You? Some of this stems from what the individuals’ expectations …

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Can Clinical Hypnosis Help with Sleep Issues?

According to the American Sleep Association, between 50 to 70 million adults in the United States suffer from a sleep disorder. Not only is adequate sleep important for our physical health but also for our mental and emotional well-being. Often when people have trouble sleeping, they turn to over-the-counter or prescription medications. The problem with …

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5 Foods to Keep Your Immune System Strong

Here are some of the absolute best foods you can eat to help support your immune system: 1. Blueberries Blueberries are loaded with powerful antioxidants. In fact, they contain a type of flavonoid called anthocyanin, which has antioxidant properties that can boost your immune system. A 2016 study found that flavonoids play an essential role in the respiratory …

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The Hill We Climb

Words That Speak For Themselves Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history when she recited her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s swearing-in ceremony on January 20, 2021. Related Article: The Body Keeps the Score: Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. The 22-year-old Los Angeles resident and daughter of a school teacher began writing at …

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