Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
“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...
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Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
- Aug 9
- 6 min
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...
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Marjorie DeStefano, PMHNP-BC
- Feb 24
- 4 min
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...
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Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
- Jun 14, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Brooke Hoffman
- May 5, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
- Mar 8, 2021
- 6 min
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...
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Amy Lazenby, Certified Massage Therapist
- Mar 8, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
- Feb 28, 2021
- 5 min
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,...
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Marjorie DeStefano, PMHNP-BC
- Feb 27, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
- Feb 25, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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Erin Tahvonen, LMHC
- Feb 22, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Amy Lazenby, Certified Massage Therapist
- Jan 28, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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