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Blog Transitioning From High School to College Tips for College Freshman Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC And…., You are Off. Moving can be an exciting yet stressful time. It is a time of transition; you finally get to leave home, move away and learn about your adult identity. But…, wait, so much more…

Blog Shifting Your Relationship with Food & Exercise Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC “Mirror mirror on the wall; you do not get to make the call. Of whom I am or how I see, the beauty inside and out of me.” (Author unknown) We only have one life to live. Body is a…

Blog Anger, a Natural Human Emotion. Learning how to Deal with Your Anger is Important to Your Mental Health Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Anger does not Discriminate. Aristotle’s famous quote rings true today, “anybody can become angry; that is easy, but to be angry with the right person, and to the right…

Blog Supporting Our Youth that Identify as LGTBQIA2S+ Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC The Role of Being Supportive in your child’s Life The acronym LGTBQIA2S+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and other ways people self-identify. Many young people are concerned they will not be accepted for…

Blog Social Media and Our Youth The Negative Impacts it has Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Suicide Content This article discusses topics related to suicide. If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, contact your local therapist or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, 1800-273-8255 in Spanish at 18886289454, for people…

Blog Zone in on your emotional intelligence Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC what is emotional intelligence? Learning to understand your emotional intelligence is an important skill to have. So much emphasis in our society is based on reading, math, science, social studies, and the arts. While these subjects are essential, emotional intelligence is…

Blog And just like that, And just like that, They are gone Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Your child has moved away They have flown the nest. Having an empty nest can be a challenging time in a couple’s lives as they transition from being a caregiver in a house, once full of…

Blog Perfectionism Vs. Striving Towards Excellence Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Do You Have High Expectations? In an instant gratification world, we want everything to look or sound the way we play it in our minds. Our minds may paint us a picture-perfect setting. However, nothing or no one is perfect. We may…

Blog Relationships require work in our instant gratification world Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC everyday requires work to cultivate your relationship We have become accustomed to having it all right now. With social media, a million things on tv, and a store or restaurant at every corner, it’s hard to recognize the good things…

Blog Some Men Feel Lonely and Need to Foster Friendships Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Men often suffer in silence Men do not often discuss loneliness and vulnerability but feel lonely and vulnerable. Men often neglect personal relationships while focusing on their careers and/or families. They may feel like they have things to…