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Food & Mood: How Are They Linked?

November 17, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Zach Shivers, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.  It’s well known that our diet significantly impacts our well-being, including our emotional, behavioral, and mental health. Keep reading to learn how food affects your mood and healthy eating tips.   What We Eat Matters   Improving your...

How to Let Go of Toxic Positivity

May 13, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Stephanie Rafn, LPCC, Clinical Site Director, Outpatient Therapist.  There is no denying that leaning into a positive mindset is, well, positive. There are many benefits to looking on the bright side and cultivating a growth mindset. However, no one can think positively...

3 Emotional Regulation Mindsets to Adopt in 2022

January 3, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Brett Cushing, MA, LMFT, Outpatient Therapist.   Emotional regulation is important to your emotional health. Emotional regulation refers to how you cope with your feelings and what strategies you use to manage them effectively. When you experience heightened emotions, do you immediately say the first thing that comes to your mind, or act out from an emotional place?   There are many unhealthy...

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