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Furry Friends: Why We Love Our Animals
Read More: Furry Friends: Why We Love Our AnimalsFrom dogs and cats to horses and goats, the human/animal connection is an important one. The bond is so strong and undeniable, it seems like we are hardwired to love our pets. And why wouldn’t we? The relationships we have with our animals are like no other. Animals offer us unconditional love in a way…
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Virtual Friendships: Are They For Real?
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Are You Holding Yourself Accountable in Reaching Your Goals?
Read More: Are You Holding Yourself Accountable in Reaching Your Goals?In my counseling work I am always striking a balance between offering my clients guidance and direction while also holding them accountable in reaching their own goals. My trainer does the same thing with me. Here’s a conversation I had with my trainer recently: Carolyn: Devon, why do you have candy in your office? Me:…
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Your Diagnosis is Not a Life Sentence
Read More: Your Diagnosis is Not a Life SentenceMental and emotional health are very personal issues. So it isn’t at all surprising that so many people relate to their diagnosis in a way that feels not only permanent, but as if they are the diagnosis. No matter what condition you currently have, you are more than your diagnosis. If you had cancer, you…
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Release Trauma with EMDR
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Out with the Old – In with Less Junk
Read More: Out with the Old – In with Less JunkSpring has sprung, which means it’s time for most of us to begin that age-old ritual of spring cleaning, A.K.A. “How the heck did I collect all of this junk and what am I going to do with it?” I am a firm believer in spring cleaning. Some years I don’t begin spring cleaning until…
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Dealing with Loss of Ability
Read More: Dealing with Loss of AbilityDealing with the loss of physical or mental capabilities is never an easy process. In fact, many people experience the same stages of grief that are typically associated with the death of a loved one. It is normal to experience sadness, rage, disbelief, and helplessness. It’s normal, but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy. While…
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The Benefits of Colonics
Read More: The Benefits of ColonicsUnless one is speaking of punctuation, uttering the word colon is considered an offense as heinous as bribing a politician or lying to nuns. But in this day and age, why is colon health such an embarrassing topic? Most likely because the colon is involved in a very personal bodily function and most people want…
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The More You Cry, the Less You Have to Pee
Read More: The More You Cry, the Less You Have to PeeThe More You Cry, the Less You Have to Pee That’s a favorite quote of my Dad’s, who was always pulling out some classic one-liners. I’ll use his line with my clients sometimes and it usually gets a good laugh out of them, although my intention for using the line is to encourage clients to…
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