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Anthem/Carelon Contract Concerns Threaten Mental Health Care in Indiana and Beyond:A call to action for providers, policyholders, legislators, and professional associations
Changes to Anthem's behavioral health reimbursement could leave Hoosiers scrambling for access to mental health providers.

Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
Jul 77 min read


Horrible Bosses -How working for a narcissistic boss takes a toll
If you have a narcissistic boss, you’re in one of three phases: Phase One: “This is the most (fill in the blank: exciting, lucrative,...
innercalmindy
Dec 22, 20244 min read


Healing from Trauma: Trusting Inner Wisdom and Building Self-Trust
Trauma can be a deeply disorienting and life-altering experience. It can impact our sense of security, erode self-esteem, and leave us...

Janet Bazzell, LCSW
Jun 25, 20243 min read


The Weapons of the Vindictive Narcissist
Vindictive behaviors are a central component of narcissism. Remember, narcissism is a cluster of personality traits in which the...

Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
Jan 23, 20236 min read


“Seriously, what just happened?” Beginning to understand narcissistic abuse
Many of my clients are women recovering from narcissistic abuse who tell me their narcissistic ex has completely turned their lives...

Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
Aug 10, 20224 min read


Why co-parenting with a narcissistic ex isn't working
If you share children with a narcissistic ex-partner, you’re in a for a long and frustrating road. Family courts place an emphasis on...

Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
Aug 9, 20226 min read


The 'Sunshine Vitamin' and Depression
Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because it is derived from conversion to an active form from sun UV exposure. In...

Marjorie DeStefano, PMHNP-BC
Feb 24, 20224 min read


When counting sheep fails: Understanding sleep patterns in mental health
Sleep is a primary complaint of people struggling with mood dysregulation and central diagnostic criteria in several psychiatric...

Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
Jun 14, 20214 min read


What Can I Expect from Nutrition Counseling? A Registered Dietitian Answers Your Questions
What you will get when you work with a Registered Dietitian I get this question a lot, “What will we talk about during our sessions?” I...

Brooke Hoffman
May 5, 20214 min read


Part 2 - The teens aren't alright: Interventions for parents and educators
Part 1 of this series provides some sobering statistics about the mental health of teenagers in the U.S. today. Even reading about the...

Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
Mar 8, 20216 min read


Massage therapy as an effective counterpart to psychotherapy
A therapeutic massage doesn’t just relax the body and feel good, it is beneficial to mental health as well. The relaxation response...

Amy Lazenby, Certified Massage Therapist
Mar 8, 20213 min read


The teens aren't alright: Info for parents and educators, Part 1
The key developmental task of adolescence is socialization, but teens these days are more socially isolated than ever. Online learning,...

Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
Feb 28, 20215 min read


Feeling SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder Explained
Spring is just a few weeks away, and for those who suffer from seasonal changes in mood, the promise of longer, warmer days may also...

Marjorie DeStefano, PMHNP-BC
Feb 27, 20213 min read


6 Signs Loneliness is Tanking Your Mental Health
Listen, there’s a reason solitary confinement is the most severe form of punishment. Even Tom Hanks started to unravel and began talking...

Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
Feb 25, 20215 min read


A shocking look at mental health in college students: Tackling loneliness to improve functioning
Each semester the National College Health Assessment is published by the American College Health Association, reporting the status of...

Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
Feb 22, 20214 min read


Massage Combats Dangerous Effects of Long-Term Stress
Humans are incredibly resilient and have an ability to adapt to the most stressful circumstances. But as it turns out, that adaptability...

Amy Lazenby, Certified Massage Therapist
Jan 28, 20213 min read
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