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Searching for a mental health therapist is an exciting journey towards personal growth and well-being! With a variety of options available, you have the opportunity to discover a professional who truly resonates with you. If you're seeking support, having a clear starting point and understanding key considerations can transform your search into a positive experience. Here are some uplifting tips and insights to guide you in finding a therapist who aligns with your needs. Comf

I recently went down a rabbit hole (as I tend to do) of studying the history of astronauts and space travel after reading a good book that was fictional yet based on extensive research into the experience of astronauts in the 1960's. Then, serendipitously, the Artemis II rocket launch was rescheduled for the exact day my son and I were to arrive in Merrit Island, Florida! My son and I had an amazing first-hand experience of the excitement around this monumental mission, surro

Brutalized. Terrorized. Traumatized. Safety threatened. People brutalized and terrorized. Individuals, family members, friends, and bystanders traumatized. Through an abundance of validated video footage, there has been a theme of observed provocation tactics used by ICE to elicit reactions from people and then acting on those reactions, using those autonomic reactions as justification for their brutality. I see some community members expressing their opinions that are focuse

The idea of focusing on what we can control has long been a cornerstone of personal growth and stress management. Yet, challenges that lie beyond our direct control can take our energy and attention in an unproductive direction, leaving us feeling powerless or frustrated. The Circle of Empowerment and Influence builds on this concept by encouraging us to direct our intentions toward what we can control and allow them to influence what we cannot. This approach helps us create

The “90-second rule,” was introduced by Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Neuroscience shows that an emotional surge, the intense physiological reaction to an emotional trigger, in the body lasts only about 90 seconds. W hen an emotional response is triggered, the brain releases a surge of neurochemicals that create physiological sensations such as a racing heart, shallow breathing, tense muscles, and change in body temperature. The chemicals begin to naturally fa

Embrace & Empower Mental Health went into the community to share our magic with families in Loring Park. Fairy Nicky and Fairy Lori, along with their magical unicorn Tamiya, shared in the joy with many children (and adults) giving away star wands, stickers, and lollipops along with smiles and laughter. Making connections with people is what we do. It was such as joy to take part in this event. Watch for us at many more events to come! Photography by: Jayden De Alba

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The Circle of Control, along with the Circle of Influence and the Circle of Concern, is a concept that was introduced by Stephen R. Covey...

Communication is more complex than people realize when engaging in daily interactions. There are so many components that go unrecognized...

In observance of Mental Health Awareness month in May 2025, a group of therapists gathered at Omni Brewery & Taproom in Maple Grove, MN...