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Shame

Is Shame Ever Healthy?

July 27, 2023
The Nystrom & Associates providers consulted for this article on shame were Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Brett Cushing and Christa Overson, Outpatient Therapists and Co-Hosts of Psyched for Psychology. Shame is something we all experience at different points in our lives. For some, it can even be a daily,...
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LGBTQ+ Community And How to Offer Support

July 20, 2023
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article on the LGBTQ+ Community is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.  There is a lot of information about the LGBTQ+ Community circling around. And while it can be intimidating to try and learn everything, showing support doesn't have to...
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Body Image Issues: How to Overcome Them

July 13, 2023
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article on body image issues is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.  Poor body image is something many of us have struggled with at one point or another. It can especially rear its head in the warmer months when swimsuits...
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National Counseling Awareness Month

March 30, 2023
April is Counseling Awareness Month, a time to recognize the valuable role that counselors play in promoting mental health and well-being. Counseling is a form of therapy that involves a trained professional helping clients overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals. Counselors provide support and guidance to people of all...
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friends

Do You Have a Toxic Friend?

March 7, 2023
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist. Our friendships have a significant impact on our well-being, at any age in our lives. When they are good, they lift us up, protect our mental health, and make us feel...
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How to Maintain Friendships

February 9, 2023
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist. Friendships are some of the most valuable relationships that we have in our lives. They provide us with emotional support, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. This increases our happiness, reduces stress, improves...
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