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How to Cope With Life Transitions

October 6, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Sabrena Plath, LGSW, MSW, Outpatient Therapist.  Change in life is inevitable. Whether you’re in a new relationship, graduating college, or moving – life transitions occur often. However, even if you’re experiencing positive changes, they can be hard to cope with. Added stress - whether that be from an exciting event or an unfortunate accident, can...

8 Mindfulness Practices to Reduce Stress

September 10, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Lisa Dee, LMFT, Clinic Site Director, DBT Team Lead, Certified DBT Clinician.   What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a way of connecting to the present moment through the awareness of our surroundings, thoughts, and sensations. Throughout...

5 Common Myths About OCD

September 9, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Hailie Kallembach, MSW, LICSW, Outpatient Therapist.   While about 1 in 100 adults has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in the United States, it is a condition that is often misunderstood. Most people have heard about OCD. However, stereotypical portrayals in the...

PTSD & EMDR Therapy

September 2, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Christa Overson, MSE, LMFT, Outpatient Therapist, and EMDR Trained Clinician.  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can occur in response to a disturbing event. This can include directly experiencing...

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