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Navigating Oppression and Pathology in Mental Health Diagnoses: The Role of Social Workers and the Least Restrictive Diagnosis Philosophy
Dec 13, 2024
By: Patricia Napolitano, MSW, LISW-S Understanding the Intersection of Oppression and Pathology Mental health diagnostic intakes are a crucial step…
Read More >Breathing as a Coping Tool – Yes, It Works! Here Are 3 Practices to Try
Dec 9, 2024
By: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S When I talk about breathwork with clients, I often get eye rolls and pushback. Many claim…
Read More >Seasonal Affective Disorder
Nov 19, 2023
By: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S It is getting closer. That time of year when the daylight hours are shorter, the sun…
Read More >Sleep and Mental Health
Feb 5, 2023
By: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S In my first session with clients, I often explain to them my belief that our mental…
Read More >Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
May 1, 2022
Author: Susan Forward, Ph.D. Review by: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S Subtitled, “Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life”, the author breaks…
Read More >Review of: “Toxic Parents”
Oct 19, 2020
Author: Susan Forward, Ph.D. Review by: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S Subtitled, “Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life”, the author breaks…
Read More >Review of: “Raising Humans in a Digital World”
Aug 11, 2020
Author: Diana Graber Review by: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S This book is a parenting guide for technology and today’s youth. There is…
Read More >Review of: “Girl Wash Your Face”
Jul 13, 2020
Author: Rachel Hollis Review by: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S This self-help book is aimed at empowering women to challenge their beliefs about…
Read More >Review of: “UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World”
Jun 7, 2020
Author: Michele Borba Review by: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S This book is a parenting guide to raising children to develop the…
Read More >Review of: “Stop Doing That Sh*t”
Mar 23, 2020
Author: Gary John Bishop Review by: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S Subtitled “End self-sabotage and demand your life back” this book’s goal…
Read More >Black Teens + Depression: Facing Discrimination at Least 5 Times
Feb 17, 2020
By: Jasmine DanielleAs seen on BlackDoctor.org It’s common knowledge that Black adults often face discriminatory practices and micro-aggressions in corporate…
Read More >Talking to Your Children about Marijuana
Jan 3, 2020
Now that medical marijuana is legal in Ohio, I have had many parents asked me how to discuss these topics…
Read More >Managing Emotions
Dec 3, 2019
As human beings, emotions are a natural way that we not only communicate our feelings, but they can also be…
Read More >The Importance of Therapeutic Alliance
Oct 7, 2019
I've been asked many times throughout the years, “If I don't like my counselor should I just stick it out…
Read More >Understanding Informed Consent
Aug 27, 2019
One of the many forms that you will complete in your intake packet is the informed consent form. Many individuals…
Read More >Social Media
Aug 1, 2019
2 words... Social Media. When you hear those 2 words many thoughts may come to the forefront of your mind. There…
Read More >Stigma Regarding Mental Illness Among People of Color
Aug 1, 2019
By: Victor Ray Armstrong, MSW, Vice President-Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Charlotte, Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina One of the remaining…
Read More >Understanding Confidentiality
Jun 21, 2019
Confidentiality is one of the most important aspects of a therapeutic relationship and is the very foundation of psychotherapy. When…
Read More >The Psychology of Color
May 21, 2019
How colors affect your mood, health and functioning (Article originally posted in Under The Rainbow at University Hospitals) Glad? You…
Read More >Test Anxiety Tips
Nov 19, 2018
By: Angela Letzner, M.Ed., LPCC-S Angela is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and has significant experience in mental…
Read More >Spin it OUT OF HERE…
Dec 5, 2017
Fidget spinners. UGH. Yes I know they are popular. And people believe that they help with ADHD and anxiety. Let…
Read More >How To Accept Versus Reject Your Anxiety
Sep 26, 2017
You are more than likely thinking why would I want to accept the experience of anxiety that can be both…
Read More >The Compassionate Response…
Oct 26, 2016
Healing Through Compassion. By: David Smith, LISW-S, LICDC Often people with anxiety have a running narrative in their mind about…
Read More >Solution Focused Therapy: Live Life as if You’re Gonna Catch Every Car
Oct 2, 2016
By: Eric L. King, MA., MEd., LPC Stop me if you've heard this one. Chance the dog wakes up every…
Read More >Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Ohio? Yes!
Jul 12, 2016
This legislation was signed by the Governor June 8, 2016… MEDICAL MARIJUANA LEGISLATION SUMMARY The final Medical Marijuana legislation (HB 523) that…
Read More >Heart-centered Hypnotherapy
Jan 3, 2014
Kristen Blaze has a Master's of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor's degree in Sociology…
Read More >Maintaining a Healthy Self
Oct 12, 2013
Heather Bonnett is a licensed counselor with over 10 years experience working with individuals, couples and families. She helps those who…
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