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Blue Gardens Counseling LLC - Compassion Based Care for Individuals in Ohio & New Jersey
The Therapeutic Power of Dungeons & Dragons: Harnessing Imagination for Healing
In recent years, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has transcended its reputation as a niche hobby and emerged as a powerful tool in therapy
Game Assisted Therapy: A Therapeutic Power-Up for Mental Well-Being.
In a world where technology continually evolves, innovative solutions are emerging to address mental health challenges.
The Art of Communication: Moving Beyond the Need to Reply
Communication, often considered the cornerstone of human interaction, is a two-way street.
Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Generational Emotional Dysregulation
Emotional dysregulation is the inability to manage and respond to emotions appropriately. Emotional dysregulation runs through families
Breaking the Chains: How Toxic Parental Behaviors Fuel Self-Sabotage
Childhood is a time of profound influence and growth, shaped significantly by our parents and family dynamics. Ideally, our parents...
Understanding the Impact of Narcissistic Traits in Mothers on Their Children
Parenting is a complex and multifaceted role, with many mothers striving to provide love, support, and nurturing environments for their chil
How Parent-Child Attachment Impacts Our Relationships
Attachment styles formed in childhood, influence how we connect with parents, friends, and romantic partners.
Past Trauma, Current Relationship - What is “Normal”?
Join our guest Heather Fosnaugh in exploring the impacts of past trauma on current relationships
Narcissistic Behaviors vs. Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Manipulation and Interdependence
Today we will explore the fine line between narcissistic tendencies and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)...
Embracing Empowerment: Breaking Free from Guilt and Shame in Saying "No" to Your Parents
Saying "no" to our parents can evoke feelings of guilt and shame, stemming from various sources such as societal pressures...
5 Grounding Techniques to Help You Manage Daily Anxiety
These 5 different techniques are designed to help you reduce daily anxiety.
Avoidance: A Coping Skill We All Use, Despite the Long-Term Negative Impact It Can Have on Us.
Avoidance can temporarily relieve stress, pain, anxiety, depression, and uncomfortable feelings for an individual and we all use it!
A letter of Compassion to those who feel unheard and unseen.
Here is a letter to all of those individuals who may not feel safe enough to reach out or who need extra compassion today.
How the Brain Interprets Familial and Intergenerational Trauma
Our brain is amazing but sometimes it can be overprotective, causing daily functioning to be a challenge.
Childhood Trauma and The Impact it Has on One's Mental Health
Stephanie Knipper, a childhood and birth trauma specialist joins us to talk about the effects it has on our mental health.
How Intergenerational Trauma Impacts Families and Family Members
What impacts does intergenerational trauma have on a family? How are family members impacted? Can I be more than my family's trauma?
Intergenerational Trauma
What is Intergenerational Trauma? What does Intergenerational Trauma look like? What causes Intergenerational Trauma? How do I heal?
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