Author: Gleyce Almeida-Farrell, LCSW
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Surviving Survivor’s Guilt
Discover the signs, causes, and treatment options for survivor’s guilt. Learn how this trauma-related response impacts mental health and how therapy can help you heal.
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Becoming “Consistency Trainers” for Children with ADHD
One of the biggest challenges for children with ADHD—and their parents—is developing and maintaining consistency. You may notice your child tends to “give up easily,” “not even try,” or abandon tasks like homework or projects after just a few minutes, claiming it’s “too hard” or “boring.” Yet that same child might be able to watch…
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Why Self-Compassion Is More Productive Than Self-Criticism
If you tend to be hard on yourself, you’re not alone. Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful, caring, and driven—yet they carry a harsh inner critic that often overshadows their accomplishments.
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Noticing and Naming Thoughts and Feelings: A Pathway to Emotional Well-Being
Noticing and naming our thoughts and feelings is a powerful practice that can lead to greater emotional awareness, improved mental health, and more intentional living.
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My Kid Just Came Out As LGBTQIA! Now What?
How you handle this today and tomorrow, will go a long way toward how you and your kiddo develop a positive new future.
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Unpacking Attachment Styles: Analyzing Your Favorite TV Characters
One thing that brings all the enjoyment in the world is binge-watching a good TV show. As we binge-watch our favorite shows, it’s easy to get lost in the lives of the characters we love. A lot of times we find characters that we relate to, we love them or admire them because we see…
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Fostering Your Tribe – How To Build Intentional Friendships In Young Adulthood
If we are being honest, making friends as an adult can be awkward, overwhelming, and seem nearly impossible. Here are some therapist suggested tips to help you create the kinds of friendships that foster your growth and nourish your heart.
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Techniques To Help Manage ADHD Symptoms For Children
Fortunately, there are a variety of tools and techniques to help manage ADHD symptoms beyond medication. While some of these require consultation with a healthcare professional, here some techniques that have been found in research to be helpful.
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When Porn is the Problem… in Your Marriage
The porn industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, and since the advent of the internet, is nearly impossible to avoid. As a result, the number of susceptible people who’ve found themselves addicted to this content has skyrocketed.