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The Relationship Between Life Transitions and Grief
The only way to make sense of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. Allan Watts Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. George Bernard Shaw Change is Equal to Transition Changes...
Fixed Mindset Vs. Growth Mindset
Well, it is football season, and whether you are a fan or not, you have probably heard about Deon Sanders being the coach of Colorado football. You may have even heard about his early success with the team and then two losses to teams. You may have listened to what...
How COVID has Revolutionized Online Therapy
March 2020 started like any other March in Richmond, Virginia The world seemed to be holding the course of tumult and calm that it had done most of my life. There was the thing that everyone was talking about, Covid-19, and how quickly it was spreading in other...
Understanding Lesser-Known Symptoms of Depression
“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” — Eckhart Tolle If the above quote is accurate, it leads to the question: How do we change our thinking about a situation? This would be to change our perception of an event. You...
A Window Into Your Own Past and Independence
Summertime in Virginia is fun and there are so many things to do. During this time, families take vacations that are usually a time of fun and bonding. Traveling to the many sites in Virginia, there are many sites to see and experiences to partake in. Visiting...
Tips On Coping With Transition-Related Stress in Virginia
We are creatures of habit, and we do not usually like things to change a great deal. We are often comforted by our routine and sometimes find it easier to stay with it than change something. Change is inevitable; sometimes it happens unexpectable, and sometimes it...