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How Psychotherapy Improves Mental Well-Being
Psychotherapy is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance one’s mental well-being. This therapeutic approach helps individuals work through challenges, emotions, and thoughts that can affect their daily lives. Whether it is dealing with anxiety, depression, or life transitions, psychotherapy offers a safe space to explore these issues. In this post, we will delve into the various benefits of psychotherapy and how it can lead to improved mental health and overall well-be
Hannah Prochaska
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Understanding Trauma and How Therapy Can Help
Trauma is a term that often carries a heavy weight. It encompasses experiences that can significantly impact an individual's mental and emotional well-being. From childhood adversity to traumatic incidents in adulthood, the effects of trauma can linger long after the triggering events have passed. Fortunately, understanding trauma and seeking effective therapy can lead to healing and recovery.
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
4 days ago4 min read
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Navigating Life After Loss: When Is It Okay to Date Again?
For many widows and widowers, the question of when—and whether—it’s okay to date again can feel overwhelming. The grief, the guilt, and fear
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Mar 274 min read
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Unveiling the Next Chapter: Dory's Journey of a Widow's Healing and Betrayal
Grief is never simple. So many people messaged asking for the whole story. Here it is! For Dory, it was more like a storm that refused to p
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Mar 148 min read
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Exploring Grief and Healing: A Widower's Perspective in the Weekly Widow's Fire Series
Grief is one of the most complex journeys anyone can experience, an emotional landscape filled with waves of longing, moments of clarity, an
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Mar 104 min read
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Coping with Secrets After a Spouse's Death: Dory’s Journey of Healing
Grieving the death of a partner is an incredibly painful experience. The grief, loss, and quiet spaces left behind can feel unmanageable at
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Mar 84 min read
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Dear Widows, Don’t Rush Your Grief
Losing a spouse is one of life’s hardest challenges. The grief you’re experiencing isn’t something you can check off a to-do list or...
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Mar 73 min read
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The Importance of Confidential Therapy for First Responders: Addressing Trauma and Substance Use
First responders—the dedicated police officers, firefighters, EMTs, ER doctors, and healthcare workers—are society's frontline heroes....
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Mar 34 min read
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Finding Love Again: Navigating Dating Apps as a Widow/Widower
Dating after losing a spouse is one of life’s tougher challenges. Grieving doesn’t come with a timeline, and even when you’re genuinely read
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Mar 34 min read
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Dealing with Widow and Widower Guilt: Moving Forward After Loss
Losing a spouse is one of life's most overwhelming and heartbreaking experiences. For many widows and widowers, the grief feels suffocating,
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Feb 274 min read
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The Healing Power of EMDR Therapy for Widows and Widowers in Maryland
osing a spouse is one of the most profound and life-altering experiences anyone can go through. You may feel an overwhelming wave of grief,
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Feb 214 min read
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Uncovering the Power of EMDR Therapy: A Transformative Approach for Trauma Recovery Right Here in Maryland
Trauma can leave a lasting impact on our mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. For those looking for effective ways to addre
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Feb 213 min read
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Exploring the Benefits of Dating a Widow or Widower: How to Navigate Conversations About Their Loss
Entering the dating scene is exciting, filled with endless opportunities to meet unique individuals with life stories that have shaped who t
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Feb 194 min read
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Exploring the Survivor's Perspective: Navigating Narcissism, Trauma, and Emotional Abuse
Surviving narcissistic abuse or domestic violence is more than just enduring a difficult relationship—it's navigating a storm that profoundl
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Feb 183 min read
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Exploring the Role of Self-Expression in Eating Disorder Recovery
When it comes to eating disorders, it often feels like you’re facing an uphill battle. Beyond just the physical symptoms, eating disorders a
Stacey Gordon, MS, LGPC
Feb 173 min read
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Navigating the Depths of Grief: Exploring Intimacy and Widow's Fire The Sequel!
Widow's fire refers to the sudden and overwhelming sexual desire that can arise after the loss of a spouse or partner. It's not just about p
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Feb 175 min read
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Finding Secrets After the Death of a Spouse: Navigating the Unknown
Losing a spouse is one of life’s most challenging experiences. It often feels like the rug has been pulled out from under you, leaving a gap
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Nov 23, 20244 min read
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Are You in a Relationship with a Narcissist? Here's What You Need to Know
When you're in the middle of a relationship, love can make even the red flags look pink. Yet, if you’ve found yourself constantly questionin
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Nov 23, 20244 min read
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Dear Narcissist: How Your Abuse Is Impacting My Body Image and Mental Health
Dear Narcissist, your abuse leaves scars not just on the surface but deeply etched within our souls, shaping our perception of self.
Gretchen Newman, PhD.
Oct 8, 20243 min read
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Navigating Grief Triggers: How to Support Yourself as a Widow or Widower
Coping with the loss of a spouse can be likened to searching for a matching sock in a dryer full of mismatched socks - a whirlwind of emotio
Candice Mitchell, MS, LCPC, NCC, EdD
Oct 3, 20244 min read
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