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Blue Gardens Counseling LLC - Compassion Based Care for Individuals in Ohio & New Jersey




Understanding Boundaries: Your Key to Empowerment and Self-Care
In the intricate web of human relationships, boundaries act as the threads that define our personal space, autonomy, and emotional...


Where the F%$#! Does All of My Time Go
This may or may not be a relatable topic for you guys, but personally time seems to just fly by me!


Life Can Be Hard, Even For A Therapist
“Sigh” life can be exhausting. Add emotions, opinions, thoughts, past events and relationships to the mix and it can feel like you are drown


My Ongoing Struggle to Conquer "Adulting", One Task at a Time.
‘OMFG!’ Dealing with ‘adult’ responsibilities can get soooo frustrating! Maybe it’s just me, although I kind of doubt that it is.


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...


How Parent-Child Attachment Impacts Our Relationships
Attachment styles formed in childhood, influence how we connect with parents, friends, and romantic partners.


A Guide to Finding Positivity and Renewal in Your Mid-Life Journey by Marjorie McMillian
Join Marjorie McMillian as she reframes the meaning of a 'Mid-Life Crisis'. Exploring how you can take control of this scary life transition


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.


How Not Being a Jerk to Yourself Can Benefit Your Mental Health
Changing the relationship you have with your inner thoughts can have significant impacts on your mental health and your relationships.


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!


Compassionate Journaling and How it Can Help You Heal
Our own words can be used for exploring our essential selves, revealing our deepest parts and opening our minds for healing to occur.


Self-Esteem’s Role in Therapy and The Healing Process
Self-Esteem is our opinion of ourselves and it plays a large role in our therapeutic healing journey.


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.


Self-Compassion's Role in Therapy and Healing
Self-compassion plays a large role in healing and maintaining mental health. Here I answer your questions about how self-compassion can help
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