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The One Thing

A client recently introduced me to The Lively Show, a podcast with a variety of interviews that I’ve found quite inspiring and uplifting. I particularly enjoyed an episode with the author of The ONE Thing and am considering ordering the book. I loved the reminder to focus on the few things that are actually within…

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Managing Stress: What Does The Research Say?

Stress management. It’s like the unicorn we all hope exists, however, nobody has actually observed it first hand. I say that jokingly because, of course, stress management is very much within our reach,life balance is the unicorn! 😉 If you need some stress management tips you’re in luck—researchers have uncovered certain practices and behaviors that…

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First Comes Love

A recent New York Times article resurrected research on social connectedness and interpersonal connection to see how much control we have over falling in love. The author describes her experience using a well-researched technique where two acquaintances pose a series of questions to one another that become increasingly more personal and probing. The questions are…

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Recently Added: Therapy and Life Coaching Resource List!

I’m often recommending the same therapeutic books, website, podcasts, and products for things like relationship concerns, life coaching topics, mood issues, general self-help. Creating a Resources page seemed like an excellent way to keep all my favorite recommendations in one place. Please check back from time to time as I will continue to add more…

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The Best of Psychology Today

Every month I look forward to the latest edition of Psychology Today magazine. If you’ve never thumbed through a copy you’re in for a treat—it’s a magazine for anyone intrigued by the world of psychology, filled with interesting articles about relationships, life choices, and hot topics in the field. I thought it would be useful…

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New Year’s Resolutions: Make Yours A Success

It's almost the end of another year and for many, that means it is time for self-reflection. We are all fairly aware of our bad habits–overeating, drinking too much booze, not exercising, gossiping, smoking, and the list goes on ad infinitum. The typical resolutions tend to focus solely on changing undesirable behaviors, and therein lies…

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Paying For Therapy With Insurance: Is It Really Worth It? Understanding the Pros and Cons

Considering Out-of-Pocket Payment for Therapy? Here’s Why It Might Be Worth It Deciding between utilizing health insurance for therapy sessions or paying out-of-pocket isn’t just about the immediate cost. Before my transition into a therapist, leveraging health insurance seemed like a no-brainer. However, the nuances of privacy, choice, and long-term implications of mental health diagnoses…

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The Power Of Personality

Most people have probably heard of the basic Type A and Type B personalities. Did you know it gets even more detailed? Understanding personalities is a large part of a therapists’ or coaches’ work. Helping clients learn more about their personalities is a powerful tool in the therapeutic and coaching process. This awareness promotes self-acceptance, identifies…

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Thoughts on Meditations

Do you meditate? Have you ever tried? I have and some days, instead of looking like this: (Obviously she is is deep in meditation.) I look like this. Obviously checking my Twitter feed. Even though meditation is very challenging for me, I am nevertheless intrigued. I came across this fascinating Yoga Journal article on meditation. It’s fairly long, but I…

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Welcome to the Therapy Charlotte Blog!

 Welcome to the Therapy Charlotte Blog! In an attempt to share useful and practical information with my clients and anyone else who stumbles across this blog, I'm excited to get started. You can look forward to posts that address issues such as codependency, conflict-resolution, building intimacy in relationships, self-care, stress management, coping skills, yoga and…

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