Merriam-Webster's dictionary has made "gaslighting" its 2022 word of the year. Jami Shanes, a clinician from one of our Cleveland, Ohio offices discusses this trendy topic, where it comes from and and ways to protect yourself from this form of abuse. 

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A followup to our therapy 101 episode where we talked about what to expect from therapy. On this episode, Haley Lafferty and Kevin Foley help us dig a little deeper and explore what good therapy can look like, as well as answer some other questions about the therapeutic experience.

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Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect and recognize all that we are grateful for. Stephanie Phillips, a clinician from one of our Cleveland, Ohio offices discusses the importance of gratitude, ways we can practice gratitude and understanding toxic positivity. 

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The self continues to evolve and change. Aaron Abrams, a clinician from one of our Seattle Washington offices joins us on this episode as we discuss understanding ourselves and ways to improve our self-esteem.

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Jamie Hodgins, a clinician from one of our LifeStance Columbus, Ohio offices helps us understand how setting up routines and breaks can be helpful to our mental health. 

In this episode, we explore how time management creates opportunities that promote socialization, health, wellness, and regulation.

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Parentification is a role reversal of the parent and child relationship, where a child takes on the roles and responsibilities of an adult. 

Leanna Stockard joins Nicholette in exploring how and why parentification exists, the effects on kids and how a parent can interrupt this dynamic.

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Angel Kramer, a clinician from one of our St. Louis, Missouri offices joins us on this special "Halloween" episode as we explore the masks we wear and how our thoughts can haunt us. 

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Intersectionality describes how multiple social aspects of identity, such as gender, race and sexuality interact with each other. Paula Bamgbose-Martins, LPC shares how Intersectionality and Mental Health are closely related. 

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There are a number of stereotypes out there when it comes to OCD. Aaron Munson, LPC helps us separate fact from fiction as we recognize OCD Awareness Week.

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As we recognize ADHD Awareness Month,  LifeStance provider Joelle McCormick discusses how does ADHD affects kids, the difficulties of parenting a child with ADHD and tips parents can use to help their children succeed at school. 

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