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LGBTQIA+ Community & Mental Health

January 13, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Jessica Corpe, MSW, LICSW, DBT, and Outpatient Therapist.   Being a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community doesn’t necessarily increase the risk for mental health issues. However, the stigma and discrimination LGBTQIA+ individuals may face from family, friends,...
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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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Can Therapy Help With Insomnia?

December 22, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Daren Carlson, MA, LMFT, Outpatient Therapist.   Dealing with insomnia can be challenging, to say the least. When you can't get a good night's sleep, it can make the rest of your day difficult to get through. And this cycle can have a negative impact...
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Eating Disorders: 4 Common Myths

December 21, 2021
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. Over time, they can lead...
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What is Codependency?

December 17, 2021
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 codependent relationship revolves around consistent...
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Types of Grief and Loss

December 16, 2021
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 may not know is that...
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