Unfortunately, a common abbreviation in our society is PTSD. Yet, most people are unsure how what it is. We are used to hearing these letters in the context of veterans returning from combat. PTSD includes these heroes, but also encompasses much more than those. PTSD, in its longer version, is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. It...
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Hello, I am Christina Glendye… I am passionate about helping others in their place of need. As the Director of Client Relations, I have the honor of connecting clients to their ideal counselor. I enjoy bringing hope and restoration to others through my communication with clients. I think of myself as a bridge between...
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As we get to know one another, one of the most popular questions asked is “What do you do?” I love telling people that I am a therapist. I get a variety of responses. I hear anything from “I love therapists!” to a story about someone’s brother to “How can you listen to people...
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I love the breeze and ocean smells as I jog along the coastline. Though the run can be more challenging with sand and wind, it is a joy to be in nature rather than running on the streets. At the beach I feel connected to something greater than myself. It is a time to...
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Do you ever turn back to old habits and ideas? Do you struggle to move forward towards your dreams and passions? I think we all can answer yes to these questions. I recently learned of the courageous story of Hernando Cortez who led his people to conquer the Aztecs. In 1519, he sailed to...
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If you have been following the news the past few weeks, you have heard of the unfortunate suicide of those in our local and national community. It is devastating to hear about these tragic deaths. I believe we are all impacted by suicide. Most of us can say we know someone who either has...
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Anxiety is like an ugly monster hiding in your closet. It is always there waiting to come out. Eventually the monster cracks open the door to peer out. Over time, if we do not acknowledge its presence, it will open the door further and enter into our lives. Often we want to ignore anxiety,...
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I often talk to clients who wonder if they have experienced a panic attack. Clients describe pain in their chest, shortness of breath, sweating, and dizziness to the point of sending them to the emergency room. They fear that they are experiencing a life-threatening medical concern. Fortunately, for those prone to anxiety, these are...
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Mother’s Day can be a celebrated day for some and a challenging day for others. For those whose mother has passed away, one may feel grief and sadness over their loss. Mother’s Day is a reminder of what used to be and what no longer is. It can bring with it an array of...
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When I told my mother that I was in counseling, she said, “Why do you need counseling? What is so wrong that you need to talk to a professional?” I hear these types of comments often. People believe there must be a “big” problem or that they must be “crazy” to need counseling. I am...
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