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Anna Poss

The Real Self-Care

You’ve probably heard the term “self-care” before. It is a term we have have used in counseling for years, but it has recently become a...

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The Grown-Up's Guide to Apologizing

Tonight during my weekly viewing of a certain competitive reality show on a certain cable network, I heard something that caused me to...

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Singing the Social Media Blues

At some point over the past two years, you’ve probably read about studies that say increased use of social media can cause loneliness and...

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5 Tips For When You Feel Like Crying at Work

Crying is a normal and healthy human reaction. It helps reduce your body’s stress response. A good cry can help you release your emotions...

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Sloths & Mindfulness

For Christmas this year I was given a book called, “A Sloth’s Guide to Mindfulness” by Ton Mak. You’ve probably heard of mindfulness as...

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4 Tips for Sleeping Well with Anxiety

For people with anxiety, bed time can be scary because there are fewer distractions from worries and anxious thoughts. In fact,...

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5 Tips for Smoking Cravings at Work

It is that time of year again for New Year's Resolutions! While I do not buy into the cultural pressure of needing to make a resolution,...

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Quick Guide: Supporting Loved Ones During the Holidays

We all have loved ones for whom the holiday season is more distressing than jolly. Anticipation of seeing someone who has hurt them, an...

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Every Thing You Ever Needed to Know About Therapy

If you've been searching for a therapist, you have probably noticed by now that there a LOT of therapist directories. Therapist...

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Decoding Therapy: Motivational Interviewing

This is part 2 in my blog series “Decoding Therapy”, an introduction to the types of therapy I utilize in my practice. Who hasn’t...

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Decoding Therapy: What is CBT?

This post is the first in a series introducing the types of therapy I use in my practice called "Decoding Therapy". Like any profession,...