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Does Going to the Grocery Store Make You Anxious? Here Are Some Tips to Help Shopping Become a Better Experience

Catherine Sangi, LPC Do you avoid, or are you reluctant, to go grocery shopping due to anxiety? The entire grocery shopping experience comes with a ton of sensory input, decision making, and variables that are out of our control. Try these 7 tips and tricks to make your next grocery store experience more manageable and …

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Do You Have a Case of “Hangxiety?” Here’s What You Need to Know About Anxiety and Drinking

Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS With alcohol being a depressant, it’s no wonder why those with anxiety turn to drinking in times of need. In the moment, alcohol may feel like a numbing agent, a way to relax, or even a way to feel more comfortable connecting socially. Alcohol is also very normalized in the United …

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Are You or Someone You Know Struggling with Thoughts of Suicide? Here are Some Resources That You Should Know About.

Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS While it is completely normal to have thoughts of hopelessness from time to time, suicidal thoughts should be taken seriously and deserve attention. Today, suicide is still more prevalent among males, however, females are more likely to attempt suicide. For folks under the age of 24 years old, suicide is the …

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Worried about Seasonal Affective Disorder? Embrace Winter with These Four Tools

Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS Winter is coming! ‘Tis the season for colder temperatures, post-holiday blues, and gray skies. For some, this may mean stress or anxiety about the potential onset of SAD (seasonal affective disorder). The seasons simply changing may start to trigger symptoms of depression, such as: low energy, exhaustion, and lack of motivation. …

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Three Denver Date Night Ideas to Reignite Connection

Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS “Date night is important, even if it’s going to Schlotzsky’s” -Brad Paisley Date Night is Important Whether six months into a relationship or married for 20 years, making designated time for connection with your partner is crucial to relationship success. Emotional connection is often credited as being the number one factor …

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Is Imposter Syndrome Holding You Back? Start Building Confidence Today with These Tools

Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS   “Nothing Can Dim the Light that Shines from Within” -Maya Angelou What is Imposter Syndrome?  Imposter syndrome is defined as feeling like a fraud, phony, and believing that you’re actually not as competent as others believe you to be.  Do you find that you struggle to see your accomplishments? Do …

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