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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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8 Simple Ways to De-Stress

November 4, 2020
We all experience stressful days (or string of days) in our lives. However, we must learn how to manage that stress so it doesn’t worsen or increase the risk of conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Finding ways to de-stress doesn’t have to be difficult. Reduce stress and enjoy...
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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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Relieving Back-to-School Stress & Anxiety

August 15, 2020
Many kids (and parents) are anxious about approaching a new school year. From hectic mornings to last-minute projects, the many activities that make up the busy schedules of the school year can be tough on both parents and students, causing intense stress and anxiety at times. Here are five ways...
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How to Talk to Your Kids about COVID-19

April 10, 2020
With all of the uncertainty and ever-changing information surrounding COVID-19, it can be tough for parents to figure out how to discuss the issue with their children. In addition, you could be seeing behavioral effects as a result of their usual routine being disrupted, and from them picking up on...
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5 Benefits of TeleHealth

April 8, 2020
Due to COVID-19, there have been obvious concerns about face-to-face appointments for mental health services. In-person appointments may have halted for certain services, but that doesn’t mean that people have stopped needing them. In fact, with all the added stress and anxiety triggered by the pandemic, access to these services...
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