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Eating Disorders: 4 Common Myths

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Erin Peterson, MA, LPCC, Outpatient Therapist.   Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are mental health conditions that should be taken seriously. Typically, they begin with an obsession with weight, body shape, and/or food....

What is Codependency?

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Tina Lee, LADC, Outpatient Therapist.   Codependency is when one partner sacrifices everything to please the other...including their identity. An unhealthy cycle or "relationship addiction" forms from this sacrifice. While all relationships involve some level of giving and taking, a...

Types of Grief and Loss

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Anne Allen, CSW, LMFT, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.   Coping with grief and loss is a tough feat. You might be overwhelmed with unexpected emotions that make it difficult to think clearly or get a good night’s sleep.  Everyone experiences grief differently. However, what you...
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Guilt & Shame: What’s the Difference?

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Rebecca Sanders, MA, LPCC, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Outpatient Therapist.   Do you know the difference between guilt and shame?   You may think guilt and shame are the same feelings, however, they are vastly different.   While guilt is a result of a perceived wrong, shame...

Coping With Suicidal Thoughts

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Jack Hinrichs, MA, LMFT, Outpatient Therapist.  Suicidal thoughts, while scary, are not an uncommon experience. Many people have had suicidal thoughts at one point in their life. Please know that you are not alone, and you can overcome these thoughts and...
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How Does Abuse Affect Mental Health?

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Cutler Dozier, LGSW, Outpatient Therapist.   Abuse can happen at any point in life – as a child or an adult. There are several types of abuse including physical, sexual, emotional, verbal/mental, and financial abuse. Abuse can occur in any...
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