The Three L’s—Down to earth mental health and wellness commentary on living, learning, and loving

Have you wondered why your mood changes as the seasons change? Do you notice year after year, your mood changes with the onset of fall or winter, even spring or summer? Today I'm talking all about what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, other wise known as Seasonal Depression and WHY it happens. Understanding how your body operates in conjunction with seasonal changes can be helpful in understanding how to cope. This episode first discusses mood changes that happen as the seasons change, and then outlines all of the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder that can occur in both fall/winter and spring/summer. Seasonal Depression can look a lot like major depression disorder but there are some small nuances and symptoms that can arise, tune in to see what symptoms can come up as the seasons change! 

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YOU UNDERSTAND THAT RACHEL ANN DINE IS NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION AS YOUR TREATING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR or MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment. We do not assume liability for any information provided.

Ever wondered what happens in your first therapy appointment? Are you going to your first therapy appointment in the near future? I made this video to help ease any anxiety you may be feeling about starting therapy and understanding what to expect in your first counseling appointment! The hardest step can be reaching out to someone for help, so be proud of yourself for making that first appointment. Thinking about going to therapy or counseling (the terms are interchangeable!)? Watch as I break down the most commonly held events that happen and talk about what happens in that very first therapy appointment. I'm a licensed counselor and am here to explain what I do personally, plus hopefully encourage you to make that first appointment if you've been curious about what that first appointment is like!  

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YOU UNDERSTAND THAT RACHEL ANN DINE IS NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION AS YOUR TREATING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR or MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment. We do not assume liability for any information provided.

Wondering if you should start therapy? I'm sharing the big signs therapy could be helpful for you especially if you're dealing with these things in your life! Starting therapy for the first time can absolutely feel scary and even hard to do. Sometime wondering if you're at the point where therapy would be helpful can even come up. As a licensed therapist, I often see clients who are starting therapy for the very first time and I want to normalize for YOU 1. How the making the first call to a therapist can be difficult and 2. Share some big signs therapy could be helpful for you (especially if you're currently dealing with some of the problems I talk about in the video). I want to normalize going to mental health counseling and treating your mental health like you would treat a physical health issue. Tune in and let me know your thoughts on starting therapy! Hoping this helps provide validation on getting your therapeutic journey started.

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DISCLAIMER: The information provided IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT STRUCTURED IN A WAY TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY/ THERAPY/DIAGNOSING OF ANY KIND.

YOU UNDERSTAND THAT RACHEL ANN DINE IS NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION AS YOUR TREATING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR or MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment. We do not assume liability for any information provided.

Is high functioning anxiety the same thing as generalized anxiety disorder? What are the signs? Let's talk high functioning anxiety, what it looks like, why it can go unnoticed, and coping strategies for high functioning anxiety. In many ways, high functioning anxiety has seemingly positive traits to it (successful at getting a lot done, being a hard worker, being well-liked by others), but there are some root causes to high functioning anxiety I'm sharing today to help you along on your self-awareness journey.  Have you ever asked yourself, "why am I such a perfectionist?!" Listen to learn more about symptoms of high functioning anxiety and how perfectionism and HFA go hand and hand. 

As an anxiety therapist, I primarily focus on helping people who have high functioning anxiety reduce symptoms of anxiety and understand more about what drives them. Listen today to hear all the signs and symptoms of high functioning anxiety, plus get mental health resources to help manage high functioning anxiety if you find this video resonates with you! 

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Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and not designed to diagnose or treat. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment or therapy (resource: www.psychologytoday.com for therapy!).

If you have anxiety or depression, at one point or another, you may have considered starting an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication. Or, you may be wondering for the first time whether or not you should start taking medication for symptoms of anxiety or depression. Today on The Three L’s podcast, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is breaking down most common pros and cons of starting and taking medication for anxiety or depression. This is a non-biased episode that is packed full of information to help you along in your journey and allow you to hopefully make a very well informed decision on whether or not you want to take medication! Be empowered to always do what is going to feel right for you and hopefully, this episode helps to get you there. 

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DISCLAIMER: The information provided IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT STRUCTURED IN A WAY TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY/ THERAPY/DIAGNOSING OF ANY KIND. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT RACHEL ANN DINE IS NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION AS YOUR TREATING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR or MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment. We do not assume liability for any information provided.

Conflict in life is unavoidable, but also, can be difficult to navigate! Whether you identify as a people pleaser, have difficulty being assertive, or are on the other side of the spectrum and feel high levels of anger when conflict arises, learning how to deal with conflict will always serve you well. Conflict resolution and management styles can vary greatly. Managing conflict is often something we learn to do based upon the models we had growing up, our experiences, and our unique personality traits. On today's episode, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC breaks down what the 5 conflict management styles are, healthy versus unhealthy conflict resolutions skills are, and shares tips for navigating conflict effectively. Here's to navigating the unavoidable conflicts that life sometimes brings in an effective and empowering way for you!

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Excellent articles and sources on conflict management and resolution skills:

https://www.waldenu.edu/news-and-events/walden-news/2017/0530-whats-your-conflict-management-style

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/conflict-resolution-skills.htm#

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and not designed to diagnose or treat. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment or therapy (resource: www.psychologytoday.com for therapy!).

Making friends in your 20's and 30's can take a whole different shape! This is a topic that Rachel Ann Dine, LPC has talked with many people about and today on The Three L's, she is breaking down the most common reasons making friends as an adult can be a bit more difficult. You also know that in addition to talking about the reasons why making friends as an adult can be a bit err, complicated, Rachel Ann also shares her favorite strategies for branching out and meeting new people. As always, Rachel Ann would love to hear your thoughts. How has it been for you to make friends as an adult? Have you noticed it's been more difficult? Reach out on IG or email (linked below!). Here's to making healthy friendships but also being validated that making friends as an adult can be hard!  

 DISCLAIMER: The information provided IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT STRUCTURED IN A WAY TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY/ THERAPY/DIAGNOSING OF ANY KIND. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT RACHEL ANN DINE IS NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION AS YOUR TREATING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR or MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment. We do not assume liability for any information provided.

Family dynamics! We all have them and they can fall on a spectrum of healthy to unhealthy. Today, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is analyzing a current relationship (Britney Spears and her father) to share about how upbringing can come into play in the present moment, toxic traits of family dynamics, screening questions to ask yourself, and also breaking down what's happening now with Jamie Spears stepping down from Britney's conservatorship and some potential problems with the ambiguity of him leaving. There was a backstory here with Britney Spears and her father, and today, I'm sharing my analysis of family dynamics through the lens of Britney and her father. From emotional blackmail, gaslighting, power and control, learn to recognize the signs of toxic family dynamics. While this episode is an analysis of Britney Spears and her father, I also hope you are able to learn warning signs to look out for, as well as better recognize when negative family dynamics may be at play! What are your thoughts on this situation or on family dynamics in general? I'd love to know!

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YOU UNDERSTAND THAT RACHEL ANN DINE IS NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION AS YOUR TREATING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR or MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment. We do not assume liability for any information provided.

Andrew Cuomo is the latest to have been found to have used destructive leadership practices that are keen to what is called the toxic triangle. Why does abuse of power keep happening? What is the toxic triangle? Today on The Three L's, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is sharing her analysis on this most recent development with Cuomo, how the toxic triangle theory applies, the 9 traits of narcissistic personality disorder, and defining what sexual misconduct and harassment are in the workplace (and beyond). The abuse of power continues and the Cuomo story is only another instance of many where a person in a leadership position becomes destructive. Learn to recognize the elements that go into destructive leadership as well as the toxic triangle and trickle down method. Knowledge is always power. Rachel Ann wholeheartedly supports the women speaking up and hopes this episode continues to shed light on WHAT sexual harassment and misconduct are.

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YOU UNDERSTAND THAT RACHEL ANN DINE IS NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION AS YOUR TREATING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR or MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment. We do not assume liability for any information provided.

We've all had those moments where we didn't feel the most confident, or even good about ourselves. If not feeling good about yourself becomes chronic, though, this is when depression and severe anxiety can start entering into your life. Listen in to The Three L's today to hear Rachel Ann Dine, LPC break down how you can start implementing these strategies to feel more confident. You absolutely deserve to feel good about yourself no matter where you are in your life journey, what previous mistakes you may have made (you're human!), or hardships you have been through!

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YOU UNDERSTAND THAT RACHEL ANN DINE IS NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION AS YOUR TREATING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR or MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment. We do not assume liability for any information provided.