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Self-Invalidation: Protective, Not Just Painful
Most people have experienced the pain of feeling invalidated at some point in our lives. We have confided in a friend or family member...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
3 hours ago2 min read
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Weightlifting & Therapy: Not as Different as You May Think
Personal trainers and therapists are more alike than you might think. Both are trained professionals who seek to help their clients meet...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Mar 182 min read
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How to Make Friends as an Adult
It feels like almost every day therapists hear the following: “It’s so hard to make friends as an adult.” And this is understandable! As...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Mar 102 min read
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I Just Started Therapy, But I Feel Worse. What Gives?
Many people, especially those who are unfamiliar with therapy, come to their first session expecting the experience to cause them to feel...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Mar 32 min read
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Fear Responses
Picture this. You’re back in prehistoric times, where humans still had to regularly go off into the woods to hunt and gather for food and...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Feb 253 min read
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Black History Month: Honoring Dr. Joseph White
February is Black History Month, a time meant to honor achievements made by Black Americans throughout history. One person deserving such...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Feb 112 min read
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Nonbinary Identities: Three Common Misconceptions
The question of gender identity is currently a contentious issue on American soil. On the day of his Inauguration, President Donald J....
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Jan 302 min read
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Bulldozer vs. Guard Rail: Accommodative Parenting vs. Supportive Parenting
As a parent, one of your main priorities is raising your child. A lot goes into this: keeping them safe, teaching them kindness, and...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Jan 252 min read
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PhDs, LMHCs, & LICSWs, Oh My!: Deconstructing Mental Health Specialists
There are many different pathways to becoming a mental health therapist, and we here at Compassionate Healing are proud to have...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Jan 152 min read
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Election Stress: Enduring During Times of Uncertainty
Many Americans are concerned about how their lives will be impacted with the upcoming inauguration on January 20th. Regardless of your...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Jan 71 min read
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“New Year, New Me?”: Actually Effective Strategies for Positive Change
“New year, new me!” is a common phrase heard at the end of each year as people begin winding down from the various holidays and...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Dec 31, 20242 min read
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Using Coping Tools in Busy Spaces: Work, Holiday Gatherings, Family Dinners, and more.
There are as many coping tools in existence as there are people. Our clients have found it incredibly helpful to do things like meditate,...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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“You Aren’t Allowed to Say That to Me!”: And Other Misconceptions in Boundary Setting
Setting boundaries with family and other loved ones is a frequently discussed topic for many therapy-goers. Interpersonal conflict...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Not Feeling Heard By Your Therapist? 3 Tips to Get What You Need Out of Therapy
In 2023, 59.2 million Americans received some form of mental health treatment. There are over 80 formal evidence-based treatment...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Managing Holiday Stress: Family Conflict
A recent study by the American Psychological Association determined that almost nine in ten adults in the United States experience...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Does BetterHelp Really Better Help You?: Pros and Cons to Subscription-Based Therapy Services
If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media for any topic related to mental health, you’ve probably seen an ad for...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Seasonal Changes: Shorter Days, Longer Nights, and Worsened Mood
As the nights grow longer and daylight fades, you may find your mood following a similar pattern. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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Supporting Your Child Through Halloween Anxiety
♫♫ Spooky, scary skeletons, send shivers down your spine ♫♫ Halloween is a rife breeding ground for childhood anxiety. Though kids might...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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The "Being Enough" Problem
Are you a perfectionist? Or maybe you feel that no matter what you do, what you accomplish, it’s never good enough? Many of the clients...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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The Power of Vulnerability in Healing
In our journey through life, we often guard ourselves against potential hurt, disappointment, and rejection by building walls.
Staff
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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