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Realistic Affirmations: The Hardest Emotional Regulation Tool
By Carissa Weber, MA, LPC, CSAC This post originally published on August 18th, 2021 here at That Darn Amygdala. It has been updated with the most up-to-date research. Enjoy! In the midst of this month being Stress Awareness Month, I want to talk about something important: how you talk to yourself. How you talk to…
Why therapy hasn’t worked for you, yet
By Carissa Weber, MA, LPC, CSAC As we near the end of mental health awareness month, I have heard story upon story of when therapy hasn’t worked. “It didn’t do anything for me,” “all I got was homework,” “none of what the therapist said helped.” Has this ever been your experience with therapy? If so,…
So Why Don’t People Go to Therapy?
By Carissa Weber, MA, LPC, CSAC Let’s be real. Mental health therapy has been stigmatized for a very long time. There are so many myths, lies, and secrecy shrouding this awesome resource. I think it is time to break those beliefs down. You guys have asked for it, so I’m giving it to you. This…
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