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Accepting a Panic Attack – Why Giving In Can Be Beneficial
Accepting a Panic Attack – Why Giving In Can Be Beneficial 2560 1440 Right Path Counseling

Panic attacks are intense episodes of severe, overwhelming anxiety. They are best known for their physical symptoms, such as chest pains, rapid heartbeat, and trouble breathing. Yet they also come…

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Why Sleep Should Be Your #1 New Year’s Resolution
Why Sleep Should Be Your #1 New Year’s Resolution 2560 2000 Right Path Counseling

We’re coming up on the new year, and once again, you have people talking about new years resolutions. As always, this is a time that is, in many ways, cliché.…

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New Years Resolutions – Why Are They So Hard to Stick With?
New Years Resolutions – Why Are They So Hard to Stick With? 2560 1742 Right Path Counseling

We have a new podcast episode out today! Our podcast, titled “Why Do People Do That?” has been releasing new episodes every few days, and we have a timely one…

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What Is the Biological Mechanism That Allows Therapy to Affect Neurotransmitter Levels?
What Is the Biological Mechanism That Allows Therapy to Affect Neurotransmitter Levels? 2560 1707 Right Path Counseling

Most of us in today’s information rich world have at least some understanding of mental health. But it can be very difficult for us to truly conceptualize how it works.…

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“I Don’t Need a Therapist” – Did You Know Even Therapists See Therapists?
“I Don’t Need a Therapist” – Did You Know Even Therapists See Therapists? 2560 1707 Right Path Counseling

We live at an interesting time – when a person can access mountains of information easily, with only a few clicks, and learn nearly anything they desire to know more…

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How a Therapist Can Help Those Living With Chronic Illness
How a Therapist Can Help Those Living With Chronic Illness 2560 1706 Right Path Counseling

Living with a chronic illness is more than just managing physical symptoms – it’s a journey that often comes with emotional, mental, and social challenges. The constant effort to maintain…

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Suggestions for Bored Teens with ADHD – Beyond Their Phone
Suggestions for Bored Teens with ADHD – Beyond Their Phone 1971 1312 Right Path Counseling

Boredom is a problem for anyone, at any age, and can lead to unwanted behaviors and psychological challenges. There is also considerable evidence that those with ADHD tend to experience…

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It’s Okay to Set Boundaries with Family
It’s Okay to Set Boundaries with Family 1800 1200 Right Path Counseling

Holidays are around the corner, and that means that many of us are about to see family that we may not have seen that often throughout the year – often…

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Adult ADHD and Sleep
Adult ADHD and Sleep 2476 1651 Right Path Counseling

ADHD tends to – although does not always – get more manageable in adulthood. Researchers are mixed on whether ADHD ever truly “Goes Away” but most people tend to find…

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When Should a Child’s Picky Eating Be Worrisome?
When Should a Child’s Picky Eating Be Worrisome? 1710 1107 Right Path Counseling

Many children, if not most, start out as picky eaters. They have an evolving palate and are overwhelmed by their senses, which makes them prone to avoiding foods with odd…

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What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? 1800 1200 Right Path Counseling

Most people associate Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with symptoms like inattention and impulsivity. But there are many, many other symptoms – including not only executive function disorder, but also…

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Living with ADHD Puts You at Risk for Seasonal Depression
Living with ADHD Puts You at Risk for Seasonal Depression 1978 1319 Right Path Counseling

Every year, starting in the next few months, millions of people experience a condition known as “seasonal affective disorder,” which typically we call either “SAD” or “Seasonal Depression.” It is…

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What Therapy Options Are Available if Your Partner is Not Ready for Couples Counseling?
What Therapy Options Are Available if Your Partner is Not Ready for Couples Counseling? 2560 1708 Right Path Counseling

Couples counseling is one of the best options we have available for improving a relationship. It is based on sound science, with approaches that we know can help with communication,…

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Does a Child with ADHD Symptoms at 5 Years Old Always Have Them As Teenagers?
Does a Child with ADHD Symptoms at 5 Years Old Always Have Them As Teenagers? 2016 1344 Right Path Counseling

Young children are often very energetic. They struggle to pay attention. They lose focus easily and can be disruptive in settings where we need them to be calm. This is…

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After School Programs that Might Benefit Children with ADHD
After School Programs that Might Benefit Children with ADHD 2208 1473 Right Path Counseling

Parents of children with ADHD know that these children need an outlet – they need a place they can put their energy while also developing skills they need to thrive…

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Social Media, Adulthood, and Depression
Social Media, Adulthood, and Depression 2200 1466 Right Path Counseling

Social media affects our mental health. We often talk about social media as if it is simply a teenage problem – that teens and young adults are too influenced by…

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Losing Joy – The Feeling of Being Without Pleasure During Depression Episodes
Losing Joy – The Feeling of Being Without Pleasure During Depression Episodes 2476 1651 Right Path Counseling

All too often, we talk about depression as though it is a deep and intense sadness. Certainly, sometimes it is. But if we only think of depression as a sadness,…

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How Can We Address Our Anxieties About Retirement?
How Can We Address Our Anxieties About Retirement? 2560 1709 Right Path Counseling

Most of us that are still working towards retirement. We’re working towards a goal of trying to eventually not have to work anymore, and at some point can live comfortably…

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Can You Be “Too Old” to Treat for ADHD?
Can You Be “Too Old” to Treat for ADHD? 2560 1708 Right Path Counseling

The way we talk about ADHD and executive function disorder can often give the impression that these issues are solely issues that affect teens and children. It is true that…

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What is Postpartum OCD?
What is Postpartum OCD? 2560 1498 Right Path Counseling

There’s an argument to be made that we don’t talk enough about the number of physical, emotional, and psychological changes that parents go through when they have a baby. Both…

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