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    Lead Straws & Two Ton Cherries

    January 26, 2017

    How to know when you are doing THE MOST and most importantly, how to stop! Written by: Yameen Chestnut, MS, LMFT, NCC As a parent or significant other, we can all relate to an instance where we simply didn’t quite perform up to the task of fulfilling responsibilities or meeting our own expectations. In whichever […]

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    Lead Straws & Two Ton Cherries

    January 26, 2017

    How to know when you are doing THE MOST and most importantly, how to stop! Written by: Yameen Chestnut, MS, LMFT, NCC As a parent or significant other, we can all relate to an instance where we simply didn’t quite perform up to the task of fulfilling responsibilities or meeting our own expectations. In whichever capacity, it often seems that our roles have become more burdened, more complicated and overall more difficult with all that we want … [Read more...]

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    Banish the Holiday Blues

    December 16, 2016

    Written by: Calvalyn Day, MsED Turkey will all the trimmings around a harvest inspired table. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time, but many people limp through the occasion from house to house dreading ever minute. Recently, I was speaking with a colleague who had told […]

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    Banish the Holiday Blues

    December 16, 2016

    Written by: Calvalyn Day, MsED Turkey will all the trimmings around a harvest inspired table. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time, but many people limp through the occasion from house to house dreading ever minute. Recently, I was speaking with a colleague who had told his out of town family he would be working over the Thanksgiving weekend to avoid the trip out of state for the festivities. … [Read more...]

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    When Goliath Wins

    November 16, 2016

    Facing the Giants and accepting the outcome Written by: Yameen Chestnut, MS, LMFT, NCC   Remember that story in the bible where David squared up on Goliath, reared back his slingshot, swung with all his might, and missed Goliath’s giant ugly head, only to get that sinking feeling in his gut after the failed attempt? […]

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    When Goliath Wins

    November 16, 2016

    Facing the Giants and accepting the outcome Written by: Yameen Chestnut, MS, LMFT, NCC   Remember that story in the bible where David squared up on Goliath, reared back his slingshot, swung with all his might, and missed Goliath’s giant ugly head, only to get that sinking feeling in his gut after the failed attempt? Remember that part in the story when Goliath lifted his gigantic foot and crushed David under his feet? Right before … [Read more...]

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    Trauma and PTSD- Do You Know the Signs?

    November 1, 2016

    Written by: Calvalyn Day, MsED Most people would be say that experiencing trauma is rare. Most people would be wrong. Being that a trauma is simply a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time, it’s not unthinkable that most adults will experience one […]

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    Trauma and PTSD- Do You Know the Signs?

    November 1, 2016

    Written by: Calvalyn Day, MsED Most people would be say that experiencing trauma is rare. Most people would be wrong. Being that a trauma is simply a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time, it’s not unthinkable that most adults will experience one at some time during their lives. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, depending on gender … [Read more...]

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    Cranes in the Sky

    October 19, 2016

    Written by: Yameen Chestnut, MS, LMFT, NCC In case you haven’t yet listened to the newly released album by Solange Knowles, I strongly suggest you do. And just in case you’re completely out of the loop on who Solange Knowles is, YES, she is the younger, and definitely WOKE sister of one Beyoncé Knowles. If […]

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    Cranes in the Sky

    October 19, 2016

    Written by: Yameen Chestnut, MS, LMFT, NCC In case you haven’t yet listened to the newly released album by Solange Knowles, I strongly suggest you do. And just in case you’re completely out of the loop on who Solange Knowles is, YES, she is the younger, and definitely WOKE sister of one Beyoncé Knowles. If you happen to be a fan of solid instrumentation and acoustics or deep percussive beats, it’s my firm belief you’ll love the headspace this … [Read more...]

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    Depression Checkup

    June 8, 2011

    Let’s do a depression checkup… When I was studying for my master’s degree I remember one of my professors describing the pervasive nature of depression through an analogy. She said it was like walking around with sun glasses on all of the time. Can you imagine having to wear sun glasses 24 hours a day […]

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    Depression Checkup

    June 8, 2011

    Let's do a depression checkup... When I was studying for my master’s degree I remember one of my professors describing the pervasive nature of depression through an analogy. She said it was like walking around with sun glasses on all of the time. Can you imagine having to wear sun glasses 24 hours a day if you didn’t want to wear them? It would be uncomfortable to say the least, maybe even irritating. Imagine you didn’t realize you still had … [Read more...]

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    Celebrate Yourself

    May 11, 2011

    This is the time of year when people will gather around graduates and congratulate them on the achievement of earning a diploma. It’s really great when you get to the end of a goal and everyone comes around you to say “good job”. The problem is you don’t always need a “good job” when the […]

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    Celebrate Yourself

    May 11, 2011

    This is the time of year when people will gather around graduates and congratulate them on the achievement of earning a diploma. It’s really great when you get to the end of a goal and everyone comes around you to say “good job”. The problem is you don’t always need a “good job” when the goal is reached. Sometimes you need it on your way to the goal. Sometimes you need a push on days when you don’t think you can reach the goal. Hopefully, … [Read more...]

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    NO Power!

    April 28, 2011

     We’ve all seen toddlers as they learn new words.  “No” is usually one of the first words these sweet toddlers learn, and they say it with such conviction and confidence with no regard for how the other person will feel.  The funny thing is that conviction and confidence fades over the years as we learn […]

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    NO Power!

    April 28, 2011

     We’ve all seen toddlers as they learn new words.  “No” is usually one of the first words these sweet toddlers learn, and they say it with such conviction and confidence with no regard for how the other person will feel.  The funny thing is that conviction and confidence fades over the years as we learn about feelings and pleasing others.  As we grow up, we want to “fit in” and be accepted.  We don’t want to feel like we have let anyone down.  … [Read more...]

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