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Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s Mental Health Blog- 15 Tips to Beat the Holiday Blues

This time of year is portrayed as a time of celebration, giving, gratitude, parties and cheer and for many, it is.  Although there is holiday joy in the air, the holidays can also bring on enormous amounts of stress, loneliness, … Continue reading

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Commit to Self-Care

Sometimes life feels as though it is moving by so quickly that we forget to take a pause and spend some time nurturing ourselves, our minds and our bodies. We may spend so much time giving to others and caring for those close to us that we forget about our own needs, dreams and desires. We may forget to allow quiet and calm time for our own rejuvenation, relaxation and emotional wellbeing. Lack of time for ourselves causes stress to build up more quickly and actually diminishes our ability to give to others in a healthy way. Continue reading

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Journal Jump 6

It is inevitable that life will bring experiences of disappointment, stress and pain at some point in our lives. Just as the world offers us experiences that create joy and happiness, we will also be faced with stress sometimes. The key is learning how to manage feelings of stress, disappointment, worry, sadness, etc in healthy ways so that these feeling do not control or destroy our lives. Continue reading

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The Effects of Parental Stress on Children

So what can parents do to protect their children from experiencing the burdens of their stress?
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