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Life Changes and Rearranging Furniture Part 2: Finding Hidden Treasures
In my last post, I shared an analogy that I often use when someone is going through some sort of life change. It goes like this- our life...
Mary Ayllon
Feb 29, 20245 min read
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Finding Hidden Messes: How Life Changes Resemble Rearranging Furniture
Have you ever moved or replaced a piece of furniture, and found after moving it that there was a hidden mess underneath? This is an...
Mary Ayllon
Feb 22, 20245 min read
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The Mental, Physical and Spiritual Benefits of Gratitude
It is not breaking news to hear that being thankful makes us happier. Researchers have been studying the positive effects of gratitude on...
Mary Ayllon
Nov 22, 20236 min read
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Feeling uncertain about counseling? Addressing questions and doubts about starting therapy.
First time checking out therapy? Maybe others are telling you that you need it, but you’re not sure if it is right for you? People...
Mary Ayllon
Nov 11, 20236 min read
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10 Free Things You Can Do to Boost Your Mental Health
A question that comes up a lot when people start therapy is “what can I do to feel better?”. People start therapy because they are stuck...
Mary Ayllon
Sep 18, 20236 min read
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What Does It Mean to Set a Boundary?
Setting boundaries is a topic that comes up a lot in therapy. How do you deal with a difficult relationship? Set a boundary. How do you...
Mary Ayllon
Sep 12, 20233 min read
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Healthy Recharging vs. Unhealthy Checking Out
Sometimes life is overwhelming and the stress feels like way too much. When it feels that way, people often find ways to check out, and...
Mary Ayllon
Jul 5, 20236 min read
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Growing Good Things
Most people who know me well know that I enjoy gardening and working in the yard. It might make me sound pretty boring, but I LOVE...
Mary Ayllon
May 17, 20233 min read
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The Source of Hope
One of my favorite things about counseling is getting to hear the life stories of people from all walks of life with all different types...
Mary Ayllon
Apr 8, 20233 min read
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