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How to Start Mindfulness Journaling

October 4, 2023
What is Mindfulness Journaling? Mindfulness journaling may sound like a weird mash-up of two self-help buzzwords, but it's actually a very helpful practice you can start today! It's a little different from regular journaling. In regular journaling, you might try remembering every detail of your day. You may analyze your feelings....
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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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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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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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