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Room for Gentleness

Is there room for gentleness here and now? Growing up, my idea of strength was a big, muscular, cis-gender man who shows no sign of...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Feb 17, 2020

What Love Language Do You Speak?

What makes you feel valued and appreciated? When spending time with someone you love or want to connect with more, it's useful to...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Feb 10, 2020

What Fuels Your Emotional Car?

What helps you keep going every day? Like a car that needs fuel (whether gas or electric), replenishment is essential to your well-being.

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Jan 6, 2020

Creating Boundaries

Everyone has a limit for how much they are willing to give to others and what kind of treatment they accept from other people.

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Dec 30, 2019

The Golden Rule

"Treat others as you would like others to treat you." Numerous cultures and religious traditions espouse this adage. In 2001, the English...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Dec 23, 2019

A Question of Faith

According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, some people find that religion and spirituality have a positive impact.

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Dec 9, 2019

Three Ways to Survive the Holidays

The holiday season is upon us, and while it can bring joy, connection, and love, it also presents challenges to mental health. Here are...

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Nov 25, 2019

Assertiveness: Changing Aggressive Responses

If you’re an aggressive person, it might be hard for you to make room for the needs of others in your interpersonal relationships.

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Jul 29, 2019

Assertiveness: Changing Passive Responses

If you’re a passive person, it might be hard to ask for what you want or to create boundaries in your relationships.

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Jul 22, 2019

Assertiveness: An Introduction

It can be hard to strike a balance between your needs and the needs of other people.

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Jul 15, 2019

Pleasing Others

Are you a people pleaser? Many of us have the urge to make those around us happy or at the very least avoid ruffling feathers.

Daphne Weaver, LMHC

May 20, 2019