How Setting Boundaries Creates Comfort in Close Relationships
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by Charlotte Leckow
2d ago
How Setting Boundaries Creates Comfort in Close Relationships Do you have difficulty setting boundaries in your close relationships? Is it hard to navigate situations such as unplanned visits from family members? Do you feel like your partner consumes all your free time, leaving no room for self-care? All of these real-life situations can be challenging. […] The post How Setting Boundaries Creates Comfort in Close Relationships appeared first on Move Forward Counseling LLC ..read more
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A Holiday Survival Kit for Gathering with Family and Friends
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by Charlotte Leckow
2M ago
You may feel like you’re switching out your “everyday anxiety” with your “holiday anxiety.”  This time of the year evokes a lot of different emotions, and if you are already an anxiety-prone person, it can make things more difficult. But, no matter who you are, we can all agree that the holidays are stressful. To […] The post A Holiday Survival Kit for Gathering with Family and Friends appeared first on Move Forward Counseling LLC ..read more
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Dialectical Thinking: The “D” in DBT
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by Charlotte Leckow
5M ago
Written by Lilly Knopic, LPC (she/her), MFC Therapist What is change? When we think about the word “change,” we often think of an outward behavior or habit, such as drinking more water, reaching out to a friend, or walking more frequently.  Did you know that our thoughts are considered behaviors and habits, too?  One of […] The post Dialectical Thinking: The “D” in DBT appeared first on Move Forward Counseling LLC ..read more
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The Habit of Self-Criticism
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by Charlotte Leckow
5M ago
Written by Lilly Knopic, LPC (she/her), MFC Therapist A Mental Habit You Can Practice Today Using ACT and DBT-inspired Perspectives What is change? When we think about the word “change,” we often think of an outward behavior or habit, such as drinking more water, reaching out to a friend, or walking more frequently. Did you […] The post The Habit of Self-Criticism appeared first on Move Forward Counseling LLC ..read more
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Replace Worry with “In-the-Moment” Gratitude
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by Charlotte Leckow
5M ago
Written by Lilly Knopic, LPC (she/her), MFC Therapist A Mental Habit You Can Practice Today Using ACT and DBT-inspired Perspectives What is change? When we think about the word “change,” we often think of an outward behavior or habit, such as drinking more water, reaching out to a friend, or walking more frequently. Did you […] The post Replace Worry with “In-the-Moment” Gratitude appeared first on Move Forward Counseling LLC ..read more
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Navigating Substance Use
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by Charlotte Leckow
6M ago
Substance Abuse: Navigating the Challenges and Seeking Support Understanding Substance Abuse Substance abuse is a pervasive issue affecting people from all walks of life. It can begin innocently, perhaps as a way to relax or fit in, but it can quickly spiral into a serious problem. The journey from occasional use to dependence is often […] The post Navigating Substance Use appeared first on Move Forward Counseling LLC ..read more
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Psychological Evaluations for Bariatric Surgery
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by Charlotte Leckow
8M ago
Psychological Evaluations for Bariatric Surgery: They Can Feel Intimidating, But Don’t Let Them Written by MFC therapist Dr. Megan Lavery, PsyD. Psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery can seem daunting. You may find yourself wondering: Why is this psychologist asking me all of these personal questions? Is she trying to stop me from having bariatric surgery? Hello! My name is Megan Lavery, and I am one of those psychologists. I have specialized in supporting bariatric surgery patients for almost 15 years. I am passionate about helping patients use psychological evaluations to prepare f ..read more
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Moving Beyond The Post Graduation Blues
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by Charlotte Leckow
8M ago
You’ve graduated—Congrats! You have spent your life working up to this moment. It is an exciting time full of possibilities…and sometimes stress. Much of the way your life used to function is going to change, and while that is not a bad thing, the transition can cause anxiety and uncertainty.  It’s ok to feel the graduation blues. Even adults remember that moment of walking across the stage full of excitement, smiling from ear to ear, and then walking into their bedrooms, looking around, and it hits them—a crushing sense of loss. Yes, this is what they were working towards their whole lif ..read more
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The Quarter-Life Crisis
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by Charlotte Leckow
9M ago
The Quarter-Life Crisis: Life after College Graduation  Hopes & Expectations  An example of the quarter-life crisis is your hope to graduate from college, expecting to find your way quickly. You imagine yourself in your dream job, in a stable relationship, and living in a home alone. You thought you were going to have everything you wanted. But the reality may be that after you walked across that stage at graduation, you moved in with your parents and settled for your old barista job—to “hold you over.”   Maybe you got a job in your major, but you aren’t sure if this is ..read more
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Complex Feelings About Celebrating Mother’s Day
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by Charlotte Leckow
9M ago
Complex Feelings about Celebrating Mother’s Day  Written by MFC Therapist Dr. Nicole Williams-Myers, Ph.D If you find yourself struggling with complex feelings during holidays that celebrate moms or dads, you are not alone. Sometimes, we expect to feel the way others around us are feeling. We may be tempted to question our emotions or try to push them away. These reactions are understandable but typically do not help and can make the situation worse.  The reality is that many of us can expect a range of emotions when thoughts about our parents or about being a parent are elicite ..read more
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