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Practical advice and expert insights from Jonathan F. Anderson, LPC‑s, to support your mental health.

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Couples and Marriage Counseling

10 Great Tips for Couples Moving In Together

September 28, 2023 8 min read

Tips for Couples Moving in Together: Navigating the Journey Moving in together is a significant step in any couple’s journey. It’s a time of excitement, adjustment, and shared experiences. While…

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Family and Parenting

Bullying

August 28, 2023 11 min read

Age-Appropriate Strategies For Recognizing and Dealing with the Torment Throughout our lives, bullying can manifest in various forms, and addressing this issue is crucial for our emotional well-being. In this…

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Family and Parenting

How to Talk to Your Parents about Mistakes

August 24, 2023 3 min read

A Guide for Taking Responsibility for Different Age Groups Talking to your parents about something you’ve done wrong can be daunting, but it’s an important step in taking responsibility and…

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Family and Parenting

Talking to Kids and Teens About Sex

August 20, 2023 4 min read

Strategies for connecting with kids about safer sex and boundaries Discussing the topic of sex with your children is an important aspect of their overall education and development. As a…

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Family and Parenting

How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs

August 17, 2023 3 min read

Strategies for connecting with kids about life-and-death issues Discussing drugs with your children can be a challenging yet crucial conversation. As a parent, it’s important to approach these discussions in…

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Couples and Marriage Counseling

How to Breakup Without Being Cruel

August 8, 2023 4 min read

A Guide to Breakup Etiquette for Adults and Teens Breaking up with someone is undoubtedly one of the most challenging and emotionally charged experiences we may encounter in our lives.…

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Personal development

Linus Drops his Blanket

December 9, 2018 2 min read

In the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie Brown frantically asks if anybody knows the true meaning of Christmas. The eternally sweet Linus, with his security blanket in tow, walks…

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Personal development

Metacognition: Awareness of Awareness

May 29, 2017 2 min read

How Mindfulness Practice Cultivates Metacognition Metacognition is a valuable outcome of mindfulness practice. Mindfulness is the practice of noticing what is in your awareness without judging it as good or…

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Anxiety

Romantic Anxiety: Fear of Relationships

February 22, 2017 6 min read

Understanding Different Forms of Romantic Anxiety When it comes to dating and romantic intimacy, there are various anxieties that people experience. Although these fears are related to each other, each…

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