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Blog Has Cabin Fever got you down or Are You Experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder? Tips on how to help you cope when you are struggling. Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC The winter blues could be a sign of cabin fever or potentially seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Cabin fever, by definition, is a…

Blog Bullying in Schools The Impact it has on Mental Health Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Bullying has been around for decades. However, the way children treat each other is getting worse. The impact of the children who are bullied can be very damaging to their mental health. Many schools are implementing programs…

Blog Holiday’s don’t always feel warm and fuzzy! Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC You aren’t alone if you feel stress, anxiety, or depression around the holiday season. What is the first thing you think about during the holidays? Some people think about parties, family/ friend celebrations, holiday décor, holiday lights, holiday scents, traditions,…

Blog The Art of Giving and Receiving Gifts Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC The holidays are approaching, and no matter what holiday you celebrate, there may be an opportunity for gift-giving connected to that holiday. Some people have an easier time than others regarding gift-giving or receiving, and it could be related to…

Blog The Rearview Mirror is Behind You Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC And You Aren’t Going That Way! The rearview mirror is small, and the front window is significant for a reason. The past is the past. It may have helped you become who you are today, but you aren’t that person. You…

Blog There is No One Size fits all when it comes to parenting Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC It’s Okay to Say “No” There is a lot of controversy in the world today surrounding discipline and consequences regarding children. There is no one size fits all, and every child is different. Some children…

Blog You Have the Ability to Choose How You View AI. It is important to look at the positives and not just the negatives when thinking about AI Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Several industries have growing concerns about AI and robot’s artificial intelligence. Questions and chatter are buzzing on how AI could…

Blog Trauma, You Don’t Have to Go Through it Alone. Author: Dr. Julie. Sorenson, DMFT, MA, LPC Learning Strategies to Decrease Stress Related to Trauma. How Trauma Affects You Trauma affects aspects of your daily life, and until you can process those traumas, you likely overuse some parts of your brain. In contrast, other parts…