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6 Tips for Dealing With Crowds

August 30, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.      Do you ever start to feel panicked when you’re in a crowd? Does coming to the state fair simultaneously make you very excited and very anxious?  If so, you are not alone. Dealing with...
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3 Writing Practices for Your Mental Health

August 11, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.    Does writing have the power to make us feel better? According to Dr. Karin Ryan, Clinic Director and Outpatient Therapist at Nystrom, it does. Dr. Karin Ryan is passionate about putting thoughts on...
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A Guided Healing Light Meditation

May 9, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.    Meditation can sometimes seem complicated. Often, when we think about meditating, we think about a process that involves hours of stillness and practice. In reality, meditation is quite simple. It is a mind-body connection...
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The 'Stupid Mental Health' Walk Trend

February 21, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.    The 'stupid mental health' social media trend highlights something we’ve all felt at one point or another, knowing something is good for us, but begrudgingly doing it.  What Is the Stupid Mental Health...
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How to Cope With Life Transitions

October 6, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Sabrena Plath, LGSW, MSW, Outpatient Therapist.  Change in life is inevitable. Whether you’re in a new relationship, graduating college, or moving – life transitions occur often. However, even if you’re experiencing positive changes, they can be hard to cope with. Added stress - whether that be from an exciting event or an unfortunate accident, can cause problems if it’s not addressed. Learning to cope with life’s peaks and valleys is a skill set...
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Panic Attacks: 4 Quick Tips to Help Cope

July 21, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Catherine Barstow, LGSW, Outpatient Therapist.   If you’ve ever had a panic attack, you know that they are an extremely difficult experience. Panic attacks are characterized by intense anxiety and can happen anywhere, at any time. The onset comes without warning and an...
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