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Let’s Talk About Dreams! Part Three

by Sanctuary | Aug 2, 2016 | Parenting, Wellness & Mindfulness

So my last blog post I talked about how slow wave sleep (the big dip at hours 1, 2, 4 and 6 in the graph) is responsible for consolidating memories of what happened during the day, and how REM sleep (the dark blue crests at the top of the sleep stages) are what are...

The Power of Acceptance

by Sanctuary | Jul 7, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety

While reading a bit about anxiety and depression the other day, one thing in particular stuck with me. This reading stressed the importance of acceptance. When we are able to accept our struggles, we are able to work with them rather than against them. This particular...

What is therapy?

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Feb 10, 2014 | Wellness & Mindfulness

In past blog entries, we’ve discussed how to find the right therapist as well as the top 5 questions to ask a potential therapist, but what exactly does “therapy” entail? Depending on the therapist you ultimately decide to work with, it could mean many different...

Let’s Talk About Dreams! Part Three

The Power of Acceptance

What is therapy?

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