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Oct 22, 20191 min read

Introducing: Caitlyn Crawford

Three words to describe me as a therapist: Nonjudgmental, honest, human What drew me into therapy: IT ALL STARTED WHEN… I REALIZED...

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Oct 18, 20191 min read

Introducing: Kristal Stone

Three words to describe me as a therapist: active, present, and compassionate Goals when I sit with a client for the first time: To be...

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Jun 11, 20194 min read

Today I Built a Cairn

A letter to my former self, current self, & future self. Because, while we are different, we are one in the same.

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Mar 19, 20193 min read

Cognitive Diffusion

Tuesday, March 12: write post about square breathing, make mention of Wednesday's post about cognitive defusion Wednesday morning, March...

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Oct 8, 20183 min read

Forgiveness: In 4 (Not So) Easy Steps

Forgiveness is a daunting concept. We want to forgive and be forgiven but often times it seems just out of reach in this every day, real...

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Sep 3, 20184 min read

The Conversation Continues: Myths About Suicide Prevention

Disclaimer: If you are feeling suicidal, please contact 1-800-273-8255 (suicide hotline), or text 741741. If you imminently need...

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Mar 3, 20184 min read

Guilt VS Shame & How to Begin Building Resilience

“If you put shame in a petri dish, it needs three things to grow exponentially; secrecy, silence and judgement. If you put the same...

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Feb 7, 20182 min read

5 Things They Don't Tell You About Marriage

Let's face it - every single couple that decides to get married gets a TON of unsolicited advice about the wedding, about moving in...

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Jan 12, 20185 min read

Why We 'Curse' in Therapy: A Sequel to Inviting Your Demons to Tea

Good morning to you my fellow adventurers. Always a pleasure to connect with you. A while back I wrote a post about inviting your demons...

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Dec 13, 20174 min read

5 Musings About Surviving the Holidays When You're Hurting

My kids are going to be with the ex for the first time this year. How do you celebrate alone? My wife’s cheating on me, but we can’t talk...

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Nov 26, 20175 min read

Self Care in the Life of a Music Therapist

*** Warning - Authentic Emotions and A little Cussing Ahead *** Realistic self-care post: I am going to start posting my experiences,...

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