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John Ernst, Ph.D., LPC Talks About… A SENSE OF HUMOR IS NO JOKE

John Ernst, PhD, LPC Talks About… A SENSE OF HUMOR IS NO JOKE   The pandemic. World conflict. Mass shootings. Internet scams. Politics. Natural disasters. Watching the news on TV hasn’t been a very pleasant experience lately. Not to mention the overdue bills, the ‘D’ that little Jimmy just got in math, and the argument […]

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John Ernst, Ph.D., LPC Talks about… GIVING IT YOUR BEST SHOT

John Ernst, PhD, LPC Talks About… GIVING IT YOUR BEST SHOT   In my practice, I frequently treat patients who struggle with a variety of fears and phobias, as well as the uncomfortable anxiety that accompanies these conditions. A fear of needles or getting a ‘shot’ (injections, vaccinations, blood draws, etc.) ranks high on their

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John Ernst, PhD, LPC Talks About… TALKING TO GOOD KIDS ABOUT BAD STUFF

John Ernst, PhD, LPC Talks About… TALKING TO GOOD KIDS ABOUT BAD STUFF   The current uncertainty about local, national, and world health issues is potentially stressful for many adults, causing changes in people’s lifestyles as well as in the way they think. Psychologically, it is important to avoid ‘anticipatory anxiety,’ where people become unnecessarily

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Amy Gurka, Ph.D. Talks About… Staying Emotionally Healthy During Social Distancing

By: Amy Gurka, Ph.D. It’s no surprise that all of us are being affected on many levels by the new requirement to practice social distancing. However, spending days or weeks at home with limited resources, stimulation and social contact can take a toll on mental health. The American Psychological Association (APA) has compiled considerable information

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Gregory Bushman, LCSW Talks About… Concerns Regarding the Coronavirus

By: Gregory Bushman, LCSW, MSW Anxious thoughts may arise regarding the potential for serious illness and death. This type of preoccupation may lead to an overreaction, resulting in needless over purchasing of supplies that could be better used for those who actually contact the illness. A better response to more efficiently manage your anxiety involves:

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John Weaver, Psy.D. Talks About… Positive Psychology and High Performance

By: John Weaver, Psy.D.   In my work with the American Psychological Association’s Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program, we have been able to clearly demonstrate the connections between organizational excellence and employee well-being. There is a lot of research that is being done to understand the psychology behind those who are able to succeed at a

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