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Paddy Pimblett

Paddy Pimblett Speaks On Men's Mental Health

August 4, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.          UFC fighter and champion Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett spoke out about men’s mental health after winning his latest match against Jordan Leavitt on July 23.   In his speech, he urged men to talk...
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How to Practice a Loving-Kindness Meditation

July 25, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.        Keeping kindness in the forefront of our minds can be challenging. Yet, it’s increasingly important for our emotional and mental health. “There is a lot of hate, division, and anger around us these...
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Are Friendships at Work a Good Thing?

July 7, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.      Do you have friends at work? According to research, having a good friend at work increases our happiness and makes us more productive.   Watch Dr. Karin Ryan on Twin Cities Live as she...
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How the Heat Effect Gets Us Heated

June 17, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.    Do elevated temperatures get you feeling a little heated? If so, you’re not alone. Research shows that hot weather (especially hot and humid weather) is associated with increased aggression, violence, and anger. This is called...
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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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Breathing Exercises for Anxiety & Stress

April 19, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist. Deep breathing has a major impact on our mental health and well-being. While we breathe throughout the day, most of the time, we are taking shallow breaths. However, when we incorporate deep breathing into...
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