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Moriah O’Barr

How I met Moriah Moriah and I met under unusual circumstances.  I was hired as the Assistant Clinical Director at Monte Nido in March 2020,

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EMDR Certified

EMDR Certified Therapist – What does that mean? EMDR trained and EMDR certified therapists require hours of training and commitment.  They are passionate about working

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Mindfulness

I have been contemplating mindfulness this week.  One reason is that I practice Iyengar Yoga with local community members once a week.  On the last

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Taking breaks

This blog post on taking breaks was inspired by feeling stuck writing a blog post!  Taking a Break Last week, I sat at my computer

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How to Manage Burnout

Drs. Emily and Amelia Nagowski explore the topic of how to manage burnout in their book, Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.  Before

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15 Self-Care Ideas

Hard day? In a stressful and time-constrained world, self-care is essential.  But, it doesn’t need to be just another thing on your to-do list.  In

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Can I do EMDR online?

A question I am frequently asked is, “Can EMDR be done online?” The answer is yes, it can! Over recent years various online EMDR platforms

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Empathy

What is Empathy? Empathy is “the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another.”

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Self-Compassion

“Self-compassion is a way of emotionally recharging our batteries. Rather than becoming drained by helping others, self-compassion allows us to fill up our internal reserves, so

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What is Normal Eating?

Normal eating can be a difficult concept to grasp if you or a loved one are struggling with an eating disorder or a problematic relationship

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5 Love Languages

We do relationship and family work at Cultivating Courage Psychological Services.  One of the tools we use to help increase connection is love languages.  Dr.

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The Power of Routine

What is your morning or nighttime routine? Having a routine to open and close your day can be very grounding and rewarding. Routines provide predictability

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Gratitude

November is a month where gratitude comes to the forefront and we are grateful for it!  Practicing gratitude has many psychological benefits, including lowering stress

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What Brings You Joy?

It is easy to get bogged down in routine, daily checklists, and tackling the next stressor. Take a moment to reflect on the last time

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Emotions Journaling

“Naming an emotion begins the process of regulating and reflecting on it.” Dr. Sue Johnson Brene Brown’s research shows that on average a person can

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