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Hug A Monster
by: Philip McClelland, LPCC We often try to kill what we are afraid of. This goes double for dealing with our anxiety symptoms. We want to kill what we feel is making us anxious. More accurately, we want to kill that part of us that is causing all of those feelings. Let me tell you…
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Fall Into Fitness: Revitalizing Your Exercise Routine
As the leaves start to turn and the temperatures drop, fall is the perfect time to revitalize your fitness routine. If the summer heat made exercising outdoors challenging or if your workout routine took a backseat, don’t fret – the autumn season offers new opportunities to get back on track. 1. Embrace the Cool Weather:…
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New Season, New Self Care Schedule
Apple picking season is upon us as cooler weather is right around the corner. As the season changes from summer to fall, let the changes remind you of the new you that you become every day. Take some time now to schedule time for self-care this season. Go for a walk and enjoy the changing…
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Listen to Your Body
written by: Tony Junkin If we were to take everything we know about health, fitness, and nutrition, and narrow it down to just one important fact that everyone should know, one tool that everyone needs for success, one ring to rule them all, it would be this: You have to learn to listen to your…
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How Health Insurance Works
Written by: Shiloh McClelland Hi, my name is Shiloh, and my job is to take care of the day to day billing operations of My Integrity Counseling so that our counselors can keep their minds on what is most important– you, their clients! When we were just a baby company, Phil, our founder, did contracting,…
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5 Elements of Healthy Relationships
Written by: Kaleigh Mackay, LISW. (originally written 02/14/23) Throughout the course of life, we find ourselves interacting and participating in a multitude of relationships. Our lives are comprised of family, friends, co-workers, romantic partners and others. Our relationships can add to and influence our lives in many ways. They remind us that we are not…
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It’s Women’s History Month!
Written by: Claire Slak, LPC. (originally written 03/15/23) The first National Women’s Day was celebrated across the nation in March of 1911. This celebration was born out of the coming together of women in the first wave of feminism, radical ideologies, and expansion in the United States. National Women’s Day has gone on to be…
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Spring Into Action…for Yourself!
Written by: Tony Junkin (originally written 04/14/23) I went to college for Nutrition and Exercise Science. All through my 20’s, I was an avid runner, a fitness instructor, and a personal trainer. I was in great shape, I made smart food choices, had good self care and sleep hygiene, and an overall healthy lifestyle. When I hit my 30’s,…
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Coping with Loss
Written by: Chris Eldridge, LPC, Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (originally written 04/14/23) Spring has sprung and summer is not too far away. Many people are dreaming and planning for time spent outside, what activities or vacations they want to do with the weather taking a friendly turn. I’ve seen more people outside walking, running, or…
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The Quick-Fix Myth
By: Tony Junkin. (originally written 05/17/23) In case you missed last month’s newsletter or just need a recap, I started this monthly column on health and wellness because I wanted to share what has led to my success in losing almost 50 pounds, gaining strength, and overhauling my entire lifestyle to be healthier and happier. I also want to reiterate…
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