August 17, 2018 By: Lisa Philippart Have you ever wondered what mental health counseling was all about? Have you considered talking to a...
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Mental Health Minute Archives
Unhealthy Relational Patterns
By: Lisa Philippart Emotional attachment is one of the most important capabilities we possess. Emotional attachment is defined as an...
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What Nursing Home Residents Want You To Know
By: Lisa Philippart Before I decided to open my own private practice, I had worked as a geriatric counselor in...
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Men and Depression – Mental Health Moment
By: Lisa Pilippart Several months ago, I had the pleasure of volunteering for NAMI-H (National Alliance on Mental Illness in...
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Forgiveness Counseling
By: Lisa Philippart As I mentioned in a previous article, one of my biggest challenges is forgiveness. I used to...
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What Are The Questions? – Mental Health Minute
By: Lisa Philippart The foundation of exceptional counseling, in my opinion, is being able to know the client well enough...
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Mental Health Awareness Month
By: Lisa Philippart Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, the...
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Walk Talk Therapy – Mental Health Minute
By: Lisa Philippart My dogs, two big lab mixes, look forward to their daily walk. We have our route already...
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L Is For Laughter Therapy
By: Lisa Philippart As early as the 13th century, physicians used humor in medicine to alleviate pain. Often, stories were...
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Mental Health Wearables – Mental Health Minute
By: Lisa Philippart Wearables have made the transition from technical innovations to fitness trackers within the past few years. So...
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
By: Lisa Philippart As you may be able to tell from my writing style, I am not from around here!...
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N is for Narcissism – Mental Health Minute
By: Lisa Philippart Narcissus was a very handsome hunter in Greek mythology. Many nymphs fell in love with him, but...
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Y is for Yoga The Mental Health Benefits of Yoga
By: Lisa Philippart Wait! Come back! I know what you are thinking…you have absolutely no interest in yoga…it’s a fad...
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E Is For Essential Oils
By: Lisa Philippart Several years ago, I had no clue about essential oils. When a friend introduced them to me,...
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E Is For EFT – Mental Health Minute
By: Lisa Philippart As a counselor, I make an attempt to be familiar with many forms of therapies. The more...
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The ABC’s of Mental Health – Mental Health Minute
By: Lisa Philippart Welcome to 2018! I am excited about a brand new year full of possiblities, challenges, and successes....
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Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
By: Lisa Philippart Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) used to be considered an anxiety disorder, but because of its complexity, it is...
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Still There – Mental Health Minute
By: Lisa Philippart “It may seem pointless, but you should always talk to us—we're still in there.” (Harry Urban, someone...
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Alzheimer’s – Mental Health Minute
By: Lisa Philippart Does that word frighten you? Chances are, you or someone you know has or has had some...
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Thriving As An HSP (Highly Sensitive Person)
By: Lisa Philippart Now that you know a bit more about high sensitivity and its characteristics, it’s time to ask...
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