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Reset Your Mind for 2025: The Power of Micro-Adventures

As we dive into a fresh new year, many of us are searching for ways to feel more inspired, energized, and connected. While grand resolutions often fizzle out by February, there’s a simpler, more sustainable way to reset your mind and bring joy to your days: micro-adventures. Micro-adventures are small, spontaneous activities that add excitement […]

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Simple Ways To Practice Gratitude

As we move through the seasons and reflect on what’s meaningful, practicing gratitude is a powerful way to bring more positivity and mindfulness into our daily lives. Whether you’re an adult looking to increase your sense of fulfillment or a parent helping your child cultivate appreciation, there are many ways to make gratitude a natural […]

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Brightening the Winter Blues: Embracing Joy and Peace During the Holiday Hustle

Welcome to the holiday season, a time renowned for its festive spirit and joyous gatherings. However, amidst the glittering lights and cheerful celebrations, it’s important to acknowledge that this season can also bring unique challenges to our mental and emotional well-being. At L&B Counseling, we understand that the holiday hustle can sometimes cast a shadow […]

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Enhancing Care with Compassion: 5 Key Reasons We Hired a Physician Assistant

In the journey of mental health and well-being, each individual’s path is unique — and so is their care. At L&B Counseling, we’re proud to offer another piece to our holistic approach to mental wellness services through the addition of our new Physician Assistant (PA). This integration of therapy and medication management under one roof […]

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Suicide Prevention Month: Tools & Strategies

Life can throw some incredibly tough challenges our way, and at times, it might feel like there’s no way out. It’s during these moments that thoughts of suicide can creep in. But remember,you’re not alone in this. Many people have faced these thoughts and found alternative paths to healing. Suicide may seem like the only […]

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Scrolling Through the Teenage Years: Navigating Social Media and Adolescence

The impact of technology on kids and teens development has not been studied long enough to know the real side effects. We do know that teen suicides and mental health issues are at an all time high today for teens. With the integration of social media and text messaging in teenage life, concerns arise that […]

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The Boozy Cycle: How Alcohol Affects Your Mental Health

Ah, alcohol. The elixir of good times and great memories. But what happens when those good times turn into bad hangovers and blurry recollections? The truth is, alcohol can have a profound effect on our mental health, and it can create a vicious cycle that’s tough to break. Here’s how it works: Step 1: The […]

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Don’t let daylight savings time get the best of you

Daylight saving time (DST) is a practice of setting the clock forward by one hour during the summer months to extend daylight in the evening. While this practice was originally intended to save energy and promote productivity, it can have significant impacts on human sleep and health. Sleep Disruption: When the clock is set forward […]

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Why are eating disorders so deadly?

Eating disorders are a serious and potentially life-threatening mental illness that affect millions of people worldwide. While the physical effects of eating disorders are often discussed, the psychological impact and long-term consequences of these illnesses are often overlooked. Eating disorders have become the leading cause of death among all mental illnesses, and it’s important to […]

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Small acts, big impact: spreading love in our communities

National Random Acts of Kindness Day is celebrated every yea on February 17th. The idea behind this celebration is to make the world a little brighter and better through little and simple kind gestures, words and actions.  The most rewarding feeling is the way it impacts others but it can also help you live longer! […]

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