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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Understanding Attachment-Based Therapy

You may see some therapists offering an ‘attachment-based’ therapy. This modality is based on the research begun by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. They studied how early childhood experiences with one’s caregivers set the stage for how one creates and maintains adult relationships. In short, attachment theory attempts to explain the common patterns in adult relationships that emerge from our early childhood experiences. There are 4 types of adult attachment styles. Curious to know what they are? Read on!

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· Kristi Spagnuolo

How to Prepare for Daylight Savings

Daylight savings can feel like a challenging adjustment, and it's not uncommon to experience disturbances in sleep, mood, and energy levels. In order to minimize any adverse effects of "falling back," we invite you to try these strategies.

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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Post BLM Life as a Black American

America after 2020 and the rise of the BLM movement. Read on to learn about the first hand account of Post BLM Life from one of our clinicians.

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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Why Reasoning With Yourself is Difficult When You Are Anxious and What to Try Instead

For many people who experience anxiety and overwhelm, it can feel extremely frustrating while in the experience. Typically, you become very aware of many different types of body sensations, such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, heat rising up your chest and face, and dizziness or nausea. The many thoughts racing around in your head can feel like they are pummeling the inside of your brain. Even if you are able to track what these thoughts are saying, they often feel extremely true in the moment. Click on the image to read more.

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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Tips for Managing Stress in the Midst of the Semester

Whether it’s your first semester of college or your last one, it is common to feel stressed as assignments and responsibilities build up over the course of the semester. You may feel overwhelmed, spread too thin, and exhausted, without much time to practice self-care. There are several strategies that can help you in preparing for and getting through these difficult periods. Repose therapists can help you with these methods and more to manage college stress and other challenges.

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· Kristi Spagnuolo

The Little Things That Help (With Our Mental Health)

Mental health disorders affect 13% of the world’s population. In the U.S. alone, nearly 50 million adults experience some form of mental health issue. In line with this prevalence, more and more mediums of treatment are being rolled out. That said, pursuing most of these traditional mental healthcare avenues like therapy is not as accessible as we want them to be. Fortunately, even small lifestyle changes can help you better care for your mental health. Let’s take a look at them. Read on to learn about the little things you can do to better your mental health! - Jada Simmons

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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Navigating the Complexity of Being BIPOC and Queer

Being Queer and BIPOC in the 21st century. The intersectionality of these 2 identities can often create stress and overwhelm. Read on to learn more about how these identities overlap and ways to manage the corresponding stress that comes with it

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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Reasons Why Moms Need to Put Their Mental Health First

Moms have to deal with a long list of priorities: from household bills, to their children's schooling, dinner plans, managing full-time or part-time jobs, and much more. Rarely is their own welfare a part of this list, however — and that's despite consistent evidence that mothers are among those who struggle the most with poor mental health. Research in Global Women's Health found that depression and anxiety affect one in seven women during the perinatal period, and the numbers continue for experienced mothers. Leading studies reveal that this can have long-term consequences on their quality of life. Keep reading for a closer look on why mental health needs to be a mother’s priority.- Jada Simmons

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