June 21, 2019 By: Lisa Philippart I will admit that several months after completing my master’s degree program in counseling and human services,...
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Mental Health Minute Archives
The Assertive You – Mental Health Minute
By: Lisa Philippart In my last article, we discussed three forms of communication: passive, aggressive, and passive-aggressive. Hopefully, I convinced...
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Identifying Communication Styles – Mental Health Moment
By: Lisa Philippart When I am searching for a topic to write about, I often look to what I have...
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Anger Reduction – Mental Health Minute
By: Lisa Philippart This is the final article in a three-part series on anger. The first article addressed the etiology...
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Is Anger Harming Your Health?
By: Lisa Philippart In my last article, we explored the nature of anger as a “secondhand” emotion, often used to...
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Rewiring Your Second Brain – Mental Health Minute
By: Lisa Philippart In my last article, we discussed the gut-brain connection. I asked you to at least consider that...
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The Second Brain – Mental Health Minute
By: Lisa Philippart Have you heard the phrase, “Trust your gut,” which means to trust your instincts when making decisions?...
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Managing Your Worry, Stress, and Anxiety
By: Lisa Philippart In my last article, we looked at the differences with our symptoms and thoughts when we experience...
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Understanding Worry, Stress, And Anxiety
By: Lisa Philippart The words worry, stress, and anxiety are often used interchangeably. And while these terms are definitely related,...
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The Story Of Narrative Therapy
By: Lisa Philippart I love words, and writing, and stories. I always have. When I was in elementary school, my...
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What’s My Name? The Story Of A Promise And Persistence
By: Lisa Philippart If you are a dog lover, then this story will make perfect sense to you. If you...
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Making New Year’s Resolutions for Your Mental Health
By: Lisa Philipart I know what you’re thinking. New Year’s resolutions are a waste of time. Most of us have...
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Staying Mentally Healthy During the Holiday Season
By: Lisa Philippart Over the years I have had many clients tell me that they dread this time of year....
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The Mental Health Benefits Of Dreaming
By: Lisa Philippart I have always been fascinated with dreams and dreaming. Sometimes my dreams are so vivid, it actually...
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Stepping Away From Domestic Violence
By: Lisa Philippart In my last article, we took a look at the four truths of domestic violence: the abuse,...
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The Truths of Domestic Violence
By: Lisa Philippart October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and with domestic violence on the rise, it is time to...
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Working Toward Positive Emotional Relationships
By: Lisa Philippart Let’s look back several weeks ago to an article I wrote called “Unhealthy Relational Patterns.” I promised...
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Brain Stimulation Therapy
By: Lisa Philippart Brain stimulation therapies (BST) can play a role in treating certain mental illnesses. Brain stimulation therapy involves...
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What to Expect from Mental Health Counseling – Part 2
By: Lisa Philippart In my last article, we decided that you were going to seek help by making an appointment...
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