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John Ernst, Ph.D., LPC Talks about… TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE

John Ernst, PhD, LPC Talks About… TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE   In my practice, I often meet people who report that they’ve misplaced the ability to move forward in their lives. They say they are dissatisfied with their existence and they don’t like how they feel. Although day-to-day functioning may not necessarily be a …

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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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