In recent years, emotional support animals have become a widely accepted form of therapy but what about equine therapy? While you may be cognizant of the emotional benefits of having a beloved cat or dog, perhaps you’ve never even been around a horse. Even more likely, you are probably not familiar with the therapeutic benefits…
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You may be wondering, what is music therapy? Music therapy is a therapy style that uses music to improve and maintain your physical health, mental health, and well-being. A variety of techniques are used, including listening to music, learning to play a musical instrument, singing, and moving to music. Defining Music Therapy Music therapy is…
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Looking over the impact of mental health by viewing mental health statistics can help us understand more fully how many people are affected. But first, what is mental health? This can be defined in many ways – the World Health Organization defines it as a state of well being in which the individual realizes their…
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Accepting death – especially that of a loved one – can be difficult, but grief can be managed through coping skills and support from family and friends. Losing someone close to you can be one of the most difficult challenges you face in life. The grieving process is different for everyone, and each person may…
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Election season is upon us and you might find yourself wondering how to cope with some of the added election anxiety and stress on top of daily life. Perhaps all of us can understand why someone might be having a hard time coping – and everyone deserves to know about some positive coping skills during…
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Knowing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD facts can help when you need some extra help recovering from trauma. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event. Understanding PTSD PTSD is a normal reaction of the nervous system that can occur when you directly experience…
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Sexual Betrayal as Trauma With Laurie Hall, RScP, CPC-S, PSAP Friday, Nov 20th | 11:00am – 1:00pm CT and Friday, Dec 4th | 11:00am – 1:00pm In this didactic and interactive session, we will look at why sexual betrayal is so traumatic. We’ll start by examining where our beliefs about love and marriage come from…
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At some point in your life, you might have found yourself wondering what, if any, the differences are between disordered eating versus eating disorders. Maybe you used to be caught up in a fad diet that severely restricted your calorie intake. Maybe you’ve used several tubs of ice cream to cope with intense emotions in…
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One of the often overlooked effects of sex and porn addiction is the trauma of betrayal felt by the partner. In this conversational webinar, Laurie Hall RScP, CPC, PSAP, who leads the Partner Support Program at Begin Again Institute, will share her experiences and approaches for helping partners restore their sense of safety, gain clarity…
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Disclosing information about your journey in recovery from a substance abuse disorder might feel like the hardest conversation you will ever have. There is still quite a bit of stigma attached to various types of addiction and deciding whether or not to speak about your personal story can bring up fears of marginalization or shame. …
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