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Tackling the Sunday Scaries: Helping Parents and Kids Beat the Back-to-School Blues
Sep 12, 2024
Tackling the Sunday Scaries: Helping Parents and Kids Beat the Back-to-School Blues
Sep 12, 2024

Learn how to tackle the Sunday Scaries for both parents and kids. Discover practical strategies to ease anxiety, create calming routines, and prepare for the week ahead. Support your family’s mental health with expert tips and advice.

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Sep 12, 2024
Calm the Storm: How EMDR Can Help You Heal and Thrive
Sep 3, 2024
Calm the Storm: How EMDR Can Help You Heal and Thrive
Sep 3, 2024

Is EMDR right for you? You Bet it is! It is a safe and effective way to help heal from trauma and other mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self esteem and more.

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Sep 3, 2024
The Intersection of Yoga and Mental Health: Exploring the Healing Benefits
Apr 25, 2024
The Intersection of Yoga and Mental Health: Exploring the Healing Benefits
Apr 25, 2024
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Apr 25, 2024
Navigating Life's Challenges: How Counseling Can Bring Clarity
Mar 29, 2024
Navigating Life's Challenges: How Counseling Can Bring Clarity
Mar 29, 2024

Discover the transformative power of counseling in navigating life's challenges. Our latest blog explores how counseling brings clarity through self-reflection, effective coping strategies, and improved emotional well-being. Learn how the therapeutic process empowers individuals, fostering personal growth and stronger, healthier connections.

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Mar 29, 2024
Coping with Loneliness on Valentine's Day: A Guide by Obsidian Wellness and Counseling
Feb 13, 2024
Coping with Loneliness on Valentine's Day: A Guide by Obsidian Wellness and Counseling
Feb 13, 2024
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Feb 13, 2024
Overcoming the Winter Blues: Effective Anxiety and Depression Treatment
Jan 17, 2024
Overcoming the Winter Blues: Effective Anxiety and Depression Treatment
Jan 17, 2024
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Jan 17, 2024
People Pleaser Causes and Effects
Dec 14, 2023
People Pleaser Causes and Effects
Dec 14, 2023

The desire to please someone is not uncommon, nor is it a cause for concern. But if we are doing something because we fear rejection, there is a strong chance that we have crossed the line of being nice to being a people-pleaser.

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Dec 14, 2023
How Anxiety Affects Relationships
Nov 7, 2023
How Anxiety Affects Relationships
Nov 7, 2023

Anxiety can be harmful to your friendships, familial attachments, and intimate relationships when left unchecked. To maintain well-rounded relationships in every aspect of your life, it is essential to develop effective healthy and coping methods for your anxiety.

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Nov 7, 2023
The Benefits Of Yoga Therapy
Oct 9, 2023
The Benefits Of Yoga Therapy
Oct 9, 2023

Yoga therapy takes the physical benefits of yoga and works from a psychological lens to progress toward improved overall wellbeing.

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Oct 9, 2023
Burnout & Boundaries in the Workplace
Sep 20, 2023
Burnout & Boundaries in the Workplace
Sep 20, 2023

With the introduction of remote and hybrid work schedules, it is increasingly more difficult to separate our personal lives from our professional lives. Setting boundaries at work can be complicated and uncomfortable, but essential for the prevention of burnout.

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Sep 20, 2023
Self Care for now vs. Self Care for later
Sep 4, 2023
Self Care for now vs. Self Care for later
Sep 4, 2023

Being able to identify which types of self-care are beneficial in different scenarios can help individuals have more autonomy in making choices to improve overall well-being.

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Sep 4, 2023
3 Benefits of Therapy Even if You're Not in a Mental Health Crisis
Aug 30, 2023
3 Benefits of Therapy Even if You're Not in a Mental Health Crisis
Aug 30, 2023

therapy is not just a remedial solution for current mental health concerns, as it can also be a preventative tool. There are many different reasons that you may choose to participate in therapy, and each and every reason is a valid one.

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Aug 30, 2023
What is Transpersonal Psychology? And what does transpersonal therapy look like?
Aug 1, 2023
What is Transpersonal Psychology? And what does transpersonal therapy look like?
Aug 1, 2023
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Aug 1, 2023
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Jul 12, 2023
Exploring the Advantages of Teletherapy Over Traditional Therapy
Jul 12, 2023

In this blog, we will explore the advantages of teletherapy over traditional therapy and what you can expect from this innovative approach provided by Obsidian Counseling.

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Jul 12, 2023
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May 30, 2023
The Effects of Community Violence on Child Development
May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023
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Mar 10, 2023
Parenting When You're Feeling Anxious: 4 Tips for Success
Mar 10, 2023

There are many resources available to help you cope with your anxiety or depression and to be the best parent you can be. We have developed 4 important and effective tips to help guide you during challenging times

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Mar 10, 2023
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Feb 15, 2023
Guide To Yoga Therapy: Realign Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
Feb 15, 2023

Like any other treatment modality, it is crucial to understand just what Yoga therapy is, how it works, and when can it be the right choice for you.

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Feb 15, 2023
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Dec 12, 2022
5 Hints to Managing the Mental Load of the Holidays
Dec 12, 2022

Holiday season is here again. Caregivers, especially moms can feel an extra amount of stress during this time. This article offers some great tips to help manage the burden fo the holidays.

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Dec 12, 2022
What Depression Looks Like In Teens & Young Adults
Dec 7, 2022
What Depression Looks Like In Teens & Young Adults
Dec 7, 2022
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Dec 7, 2022
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Nov 21, 2022
4 Tips for Transitioning from High School to College
Nov 21, 2022

Congrats to you! Completing high school and moving on to college is an exciting time of life. There is newfound independence and opportunities to try different things. There are also new and challenging responsibilities. With so much change happening all at once, it is common to experience nervousness, hesitation, and anxiety at the mere thought of college. Managing these feelings can be difficult, but utilizing some important tips and tools is a good way to create a smooth transition.

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Nov 21, 2022
Therapy For Young Adults
Nov 16, 2022
Therapy For Young Adults
Nov 16, 2022
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Nov 16, 2022
5 Tips to Stop the Cycle of Imposter Syndrome
Nov 8, 2022
5 Tips to Stop the Cycle of Imposter Syndrome
Nov 8, 2022
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Nov 8, 2022
8 Signs of a Highly Sensitive Person; Are You One?
Oct 17, 2022
8 Signs of a Highly Sensitive Person; Are You One?
Oct 17, 2022
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Oct 17, 2022
C-PTSD Isn’t Forever: EMDR is the Path to Permanent Healing
Oct 5, 2022
C-PTSD Isn’t Forever: EMDR is the Path to Permanent Healing
Oct 5, 2022
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Oct 5, 2022
Playful Tips From An Online Therapist Suggesting Recess for Adults
Sep 19, 2022
Playful Tips From An Online Therapist Suggesting Recess for Adults
Sep 19, 2022
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Sep 19, 2022
5 Self-Care Tips For Parents To Ease Stress & Burnout From A Parent Counselor
Sep 13, 2022
5 Self-Care Tips For Parents To Ease Stress & Burnout From A Parent Counselor
Sep 13, 2022
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Sep 13, 2022
5 Tips for Parents To Ease Back To School Anxiety from a Parent Counselor
Aug 8, 2022
5 Tips for Parents To Ease Back To School Anxiety from a Parent Counselor
Aug 8, 2022
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Aug 8, 2022
Empathy and Compassion: Aren’t They The Same & How To Practice Them When Uncertain
Aug 2, 2022
Empathy and Compassion: Aren’t They The Same & How To Practice Them When Uncertain
Aug 2, 2022
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Aug 2, 2022
When Should a Teenager See a Therapist? And Should I Force My Teenager to Go to Therapy?
Jul 25, 2022
When Should a Teenager See a Therapist? And Should I Force My Teenager to Go to Therapy?
Jul 25, 2022
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Jul 25, 2022
Communities Torn Apart and Attempting to Mend: Understanding and Processing Collective Trauma
Jul 18, 2022
Communities Torn Apart and Attempting to Mend: Understanding and Processing Collective Trauma
Jul 18, 2022
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Jul 18, 2022

 

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