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What exactly is play therapy? Play therapy helps children solve their problems through play. It’s effective because play is the language of children! I like to show the “Introducing Andrew” video from the Association of Play Therapy to remind…
Cancer can affect your mental health – according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the link between physical and mental health is two-fold. Not only are patients with a serious physical illness more likely to develop…
According to the American Heart Association 33 percent of heart attack patients develop some degree of depression. Symptoms of depression like fatigue and feelings of worthlessness can cause people to ignore their treatment and engage in unhealthy…
The holiday season can be emotionally taxing for everyone. However, it is often particularly miserable if you are struggling with depression. You know you should be excited to spend time with family and should be enjoying all the preparatory events….
What do you get when you struggle with anxiety and/or depression and combine lots of family time during the holidays, too much entertaining and a dozen cookies? The opportunity to make a Christmas Cope Ahead plan to help you take control of your…
“What if I just don’t have any blessings to count this holiday season?” Thanksgiving and the holiday season that follows represents an opportunity to count our blessings and have an attitude of gratitude. But for people experiencing difficult…
Why DO men do depression differently? Traditional male roles are less traditional than ever before, yet males still tend to exude values of self-reliance, willpower, control and stoicism. All are of little use or consolation when it comes to…
We have an uncanny ability to find new and inventive ways to avoid taking action. Our moods can rob of us of motivation just when we especially need it to feel better. On the other hand, we also encounter avoidance when we’re content. For example,…
Many barriers exist for men who struggle with mental health, but there is hope that these barriers can be overcome to live a fulfilling life!
Tips from Jean Holthaus, LISW, to help you have the physical, emotional, and mental energy needed for this unexpected COVID-19 journey.

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