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Ways To Move Forward When You Feel Stuck

December 24, 2020
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Alissa Christenson, MA, Psychotherapist and DBT Therapist. When you feel stuck, life can seem like it's filtered through a pair of foggy lenses. Your mind may keep drifting to the past, which limits your hope for the future and inhibits your...
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How Routines Benefit Your Mental Health

December 17, 2020
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Brett. B. Cushing, MA, LMFT, Licensed Outpatient Therapist/DBT Therapist. Routines not only have the power to help you stick to your goals, but they can also reduce symptoms of mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Building the...
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How to Build and Maintain Healthy Coping Skills

December 4, 2020
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Susan Clough, MA, MFT, Psychotherapist/DBT Group Therapist. Learning how to build and maintain healthy coping skills is central to handling life's difficult situations in a way that has positive, long-term effects.   When life stresses you out, what habits do you rely...
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5 Quick Ways to Improve Your Mood

November 23, 2020
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Nadia Fischer-Danzeisen, BS, LADC, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.  It’s normal for our mood and emotions to fluctuate, but there are certain tips we can keep in our back pocket for when we need them. Here are five quick ways to improve your mood:  1. Change Your Surroundings Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Nystrom & Associates, Nadia...
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How Gratitude Can Change Your Life

November 10, 2020
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Lindsay Barganz-Junker, MA, LMFT, DBT Team Lead/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Focusing on gratitude is a life-altering tool, but hearing someone say, “Be grateful!” can seem like a broken record. However, it’s a cliché for a reason. Gratitude can change your life. It’s...
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Why Mental Health Should Be Taught in School

October 27, 2020
Mental wellness and student achievement go hand in hand. A child's mental health affects their social, emotional, and behavioral development. Since 1 in 6 U.S. youth ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year, it makes sense that mental health should be taught in school. Aside from their own home,...
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