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Amy Smitke
Aug 25, 20211 min read
Anxiety: Managing post-pandemic social anxiety
Your favorite aunt is having a birthday party with 50 guests and invites you to come; your roommate from college asks you to hang out at...
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Amy Smitke
Aug 18, 20211 min read
COVID-19: How to talk about vaccines when it's a debated topic in your family
As we begin the new school year whether through grade school, public, private, homeschool, or college there is bound to be a lot of talk...
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Amy Smitke
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Affirmations for the new school year
There can be a lot of challenges for students, teachers, and administrators when starting a new school year. There’s a lot of fear,...
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Amy Smitke
Jul 27, 20211 min read
Vitamin D
Vitamin D has many significant health benefits, one of which is linked to your mood. Have you ever thought to yourself how good it feels...
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Amy Smitke
Jul 20, 20212 min read
Anxiety and Thinking Errors
Cognitive distortions are negatively biased errors in thinking that are not based in facts. In the words of rapper “my mind is playing...
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Amy Smitke
Jul 13, 20211 min read
What is Grounding?
Grounding may or may not be an unfamiliar word to you. You might think of it as way to describe someone’s personality as in, that person...
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Amy Smitke
Jul 5, 20211 min read
Therapy Modalities
Have you considered therapy and you wonder which technique would work best for you? Or are you a current student interested in learning...
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Amy Smitke
May 18, 20212 min read
Grad School
Maybe you’re thinking of applying to graduate school or you’ve applied to graduate school and you’ve got accepted. This is exciting news!...
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Amy Smitke
May 10, 20212 min read
Boundaries for Recovery
The unseen personal bubble that you keep around you might be invisible but you are aware of your own comfort space. Although people...
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Amy Smitke
Apr 20, 20212 min read
Understanding the Depths of Anxiety: A Closer Look at Its Impact
Anxiety, often described as an intense worry or fear about the anticipation of future threats, is a complex and multifaceted condition...
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Amy Smitke
Apr 16, 20212 min read
Cultivating Extreme Acts of Self-Love: A Guide to Nurturing Your Body and Soul
"Danielle d'Entremont once said, 'Nurturing your body seems simple, but for me, it feels like an extreme act of self-love.' This...
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Amy Smitke
Mar 25, 20213 min read
Navigating the Paths of Healing: Individual vs. Group Therapy
When it comes to therapy, understanding the options available to you is crucial in choosing the path that best fits your journey to...
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Amy Smitke
Mar 17, 20211 min read
Healthy Strategies to Manage Stress
“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it” Lou Holtz All stress isn’t bad stress. Sometimes it is what helps you...
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Amy Smitke
Mar 8, 20215 min read
30 Days of Positive Affirmations
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by negative thoughts? It's a common struggle that can lead to increased stress, heightened blood...
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Amy Smitke
Aug 6, 20191 min read
Happy Social Work Month!
Happy Social Work Month! Hi! I’m kicking of our blog series with National Social Work Month! March is National Social Worker’s month and...
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