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Prior to the pandemic, most of us had the same relationship to telehealth that we had to driving a Lamborghini.  We knew it was an option, but most of us hadn’t had the opportunity to try it.  Over a few weeks, that changed suddenly, and…

Alright, settle in folks, Jenai Tidwell, LPC-S is about to climb onto her soapbox – a very comfortable, plush soapbox, mind you, because we prioritize comfort in these parts. I’ve been in this mental health game for nearly twenty years. Two whole decades wading through…

Have you ever wondered why hugging a baby, snuggling your pet, or laughing at a really funny video can make you feel so good? That warm, happy feeling isn’t accidental-it’s your brain doing what it does best! Your brain has a powerful reward system that…

I have been hearing the word “burnout” a lot in sessions lately.  Clients are burnt out at work.  They are burnt out by media and digital overload.  They are burning out on the constant lack of certainty that seems to be the new normal.  They…

     Most of us know that stress is bad for us.  We have been told continuously, from childhood on, that controlling stress is an important part of maintaining physical and mental health over the course of a lifetime.  This is due to allostatic load,…

Bipolar disorder isn’t just one thing; it’s a spectrum of experiences, marked by those dramatic mood swings we often hear about. Let’s break it down, focusing on how it shows up in adults and kids, because it’s surprisingly different. First, the types: Bipolar I Disorder:…