Living with PTSD & CPTSD - June 4th, 2025

Fear is part of what keeps us alive. It’s hardwired—meant to protect us in moments of real danger by kicking our bodies into high alert. But for people with PTSD or complex PTSD (CPTSD), that alarm system goes off regardless of whether there’s any actual threat. It’s like being stuck in a loop, forced to relive the worst moments, even when the world says you’re safe. One's mind and body is in a near constant state of agitation, activation and edginess.

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Unlock Your Best Self: The Power Duo of Fitness & Counseling - May 21st, 2025

The Science of Integrated MindBody Fitness: Merging Clinical Counseling with Physical Training

The integration of mental health counseling and physical training represents a significant advancement in our understanding of human performance and wellness. When these disciplines are united through evidence-based principles of excellence, such as those outlined in Jim Murphy's Inner Excellence, the impact on overall well-being becomes particularly powerful.

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Love Isn't Always easy...But Always Worth it - May 7th, 2025

Ever wonder why some people seem to have it all figured out? Jim Murphy's Inner Excellence isn't just another self-help book gathering dust on your shelf. It's science in action.

What's fascinating is how Murphy stumbled onto something huge: his blueprint for peak performance perfectly aligns with what researchers are now discovering about our minds. Think of it as your brain's owner's manual – just written decades before scientists could prove why it works. 

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Stress Power? - April 16th, 2025

This month is Stress Awareness Month. That racing heart and quick breathing aren't your body betraying you - they're actually your inner superhero powers activating! 

Your stress response is like your personal bodyguard, releasing chemicals that prep you for action. But here's the thing: while a little stress can be your friend, life sometimes throws more at us than we can handle. Job changes, loss, relationship struggles - we've all been there.

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Balancing Your Life to Avoid Burnout - April 2nd, 2025

“Balance is not something you find; it’s something you create.”— Jana Kingsford, Time Management Author

When we think of the good ol’ days, we often cast a rosy hue on what once was. But when it comes to work/life balance, chances are our parents didn’t have a great one. It helped that they also didn’t have cell phones, internet, or social media, so when they were not at work, they may have been more mindfully engaged in the present. But they also lived in a world where working long hours was a sign of dedication and success.

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Love Isn't Always Easy...But It's Worth It - March 20th, 2025

Maintaining Healthy Couple Relationships: Relationships affect our lives on a daily basis, and they all require effort to stay healthy. While starting a romantic relationship can be hard, building one for the long-term can be an even bigger challenge. Events inside and outside of the relationship make it necessary for both individuals to adapt and grow, while also respecting, caring for, and compromising with the other person.

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The Real Truth About Marriage - March 5th, 2025

Ever wonder why your relationship feels so familiar?Here's something fascinating: scientists found that 80% of how couples interact stays exactly the same year after year. It's less about dramatic Romeo-and-Juliet romance (which, let's remember, didn't exactly end well) and more like Tom and Jerry — they might drive each other crazy sometimes, but they're in it for the long haul.

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Is Negative News Spiking Your Stress?- February 19th, 2025

With streaming, social media, online games, and pop-up headlines, it’s hard to avoid constant coverage of negative news events. With so much exposure to violence and disaster, it’s understandable that we may have a buildup of stress.

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Creative Ways to Make Personal Connections - February 5th, 2025

February is all about love and connection. But what if you’re not feeling it? There are ways to find closer connections. Try joining a volunteer organization to meet people with common interests. Set up virtual get-togethers to have coffee, to game, cheer on a sporting event, or celebrate a birthday.

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Sleep Better Tonight - January 21st, 2025

Many of us are exhausted and wonder why we can’t sleep. We have tips to maximize the amount and quality of your sleep, including budgeting your sleep time, saving your bed for sleeping, and giving yourself time to wind down.

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Burned Out? - January 2nd, 2025

Do you work long hours outside or inside the home, struggle to find time to take care of yourself, or fight daily exhaustion? The beginning of the year is the perfect time to reprioritize your life.

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Avoid Lifelong Regrets - December 18th, 2024

Every day in the US, 37 people die in drunk-driving accidents. No one plans to hurt or kill someone or get sent to prison for driving under the influence. But it happens all too often. A DUI is a serious offense, and just because a person’s blood alcohol level isn’t at the legal limit of 0.08% doesn’t mean they’re not impaired.

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Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder - December 4th, 2024

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of major depression with a seasonal pattern that affects most who have it in the winter. But it can happen at any time of year. Are you at risk? Learn the symptoms by taking our short quiz, find treatment options, and discover ways to be proactive in this month’s MindHealth Matters. 

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