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Physical Symptoms and Effects of Anxiety and Stress
READ MORE >: Physical Symptoms and Effects of Anxiety and StressWhen we think of anxiety, we often picture racing thoughts, worry, and an overwhelming sense of dread. But what about anxiety that shows up only in your body? Many people experience physical symptoms of anxiety……
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Creatively Coping with Holiday Stress
READ MORE >: Creatively Coping with Holiday StressThe holiday season is marketed as the most wonderful time of the year, yet for many, it’s filled with intense stress. Why does it sometimes seem to get even more stressful each year? Between financial…
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Single Parenting Over the Holidays: Choosing Your “Hard”
READ MORE >: Single Parenting Over the Holidays: Choosing Your “Hard”The holiday season can be a challenging time for single parents, whether you’re solo parenting full-time or co-parenting with someone outside your home. As a single parent, you often find yourself in an all-or-nothing situation…
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Post-Weaning Depression: What is it and what can you do?
READ MORE >: Post-Weaning Depression: What is it and what can you do?Oh baby. Literally. (Well. Maybe metaphorically. This could be happening while you have a toddler. But. I digress, and we haven’t even begun!) You’re weaning your baby or toddler from breastfeeding and all-of-a-sudden you feel…
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“I wish I could disappear”: Escapism as a Mom
READ MORE >: “I wish I could disappear”: Escapism as a MomHi mommas, We’ve been thinking about you a lot. (We = our team of STL therapists.) Sometimes we write blogs based on what we’re hearing a lot about in session. This is one of those. …
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Creating Holiday Magic Without the Burnout: A St. Louis Parent’s Guide
READ MORE >: Creating Holiday Magic Without the Burnout: A St. Louis Parent’s GuideThe holiday season is a time of wonder and excitement, especially for children. As parents, we want to create special memories that our kids will cherish for years to come. But the pressure to make…
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Can You Afford NOT to Start Therapy?
READ MORE >: Can You Afford NOT to Start Therapy?Investing in your mental health through therapy is one of the most valuable decisions you can make for your overall well-being. While the cost of therapy may seem daunting at first (and trust us, we…
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Understanding Maternal Rage: What It Is and How We Can Help
READ MORE >: Understanding Maternal Rage: What It Is and How We Can HelpMotherhood is often painted as a season of joy, deep love, and personal fulfillment. But what happens when, instead of feeling only love, a mom feels her patience wearing thin or experiences a rage that…
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Maintaining Your Mental Health in Winter Months
READ MORE >: Maintaining Your Mental Health in Winter MonthsAs the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, some of us start to feel the shift—not just in the weather but in our mood, too. If you’ve noticed that you’re feeling a little more…
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Surviving the Holidays as a Couple: A Guide to Balancing Love, Family, and Festivities
READ MORE >: Surviving the Holidays as a Couple: A Guide to Balancing Love, Family, and FestivitiesThe holiday season isn’t just about decking the halls and wrapping gifts—it kicks off well before Christmas, starting with Halloween’s spooky fun and rolling into Thanksgiving’s feast. And let’s not forget, in a city like…