Author Archives: Refresh Mental Health

Children and Exposure to Terror: The 3 Cs of Coping

This blog was jointly written by “The Older Dad,” Dr. Kevin D. Arnold, and by Ms. Theresa Gaser, MSSA, LISW-S …

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The Concept of Agency – Revisited

Written By, Michael Rudy, LMSW, CFP©, EA Abstract Power is an essential, if not the essential element in managing and …

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Your Order Has Been Placed: Are you a compulsive buyer?

Written By Ellen Murphy, MA, LPC, CAADC Have you ever found yourself in this scenario? While checking your email, a …

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Why assume it’s about you?

By Renee Miller, LMSW Rejection Sensitivity: It’s a tendency to “anxiously expect, readily perceive, and over-react to social rejection.” – …

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Long Covid is a bigger problem than we thought

The long Covid problem might be bigger than we thought. A large study has revealed that one in three Covid-19 …

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Kalamazoo psychologist, NY National Guardsman to reunite 20 years after 9/11

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — As we approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Americans are observing it by remembering where they …

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Abundance

by Renee Miller, LMSW Abundance, “An ample quantity,” from the Webster Dictionary. I imagine most thoughts turn to riches like …

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Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health

With the pandemic far from over, now may not be the right time for leisure travel. But that doesn’t mean …

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Nike closes offices for a week to give employees a mental health break

By Devon Haskins, KGW News Global apparel and shoe company Nike is putting some of its employees’ mental health ahead …

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Online Therapy Got Popular During Covid. Should You Still See Your Therapist in Person?

Should you go back to seeing your therapist in person? The rise of the Delta variant is complicating what was …

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