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The 10 Best Mental Health Gifts: Therapist-Recommended Tools
December 10, 2025
The 10 Best Mental Health Gifts At Optimum Joy Counseling, we love sharing resources to help...
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21 Therapist-Approved Stress Relief Toys That Actually Help You Relax
November 21, 2025
Feeling Wound Up? Let’s Talk About Toys and Tools That Actually Help Whether you’re looking for...
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Tips to Help You Navigate Eating Disorder Recovery During the Holiday Season
November 13, 2025
Navigating an eating disorder around the holiday season can oftentimes feel daunting and challenging. The start...
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Staying Grounded When Family Opinions Clash
November 13, 2025
The holidays, family gatherings, or even a casual phone call can sometimes stir up tension, especially...
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When Holidays Feel Heavy: The Pressure to Perform Joy
November 13, 2025
There’s something magical about holidays—the twinkling lights, themed parties, and shared traditions can bring people together...
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5 Ways to Navigate Uncomfortable Conversations Around Food & Body Image this Holiday Season
November 13, 2025
The holidays can be full of joy: cozy gatherings, favorite dishes, and enjoying winter activities like...
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Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
November 13, 2025
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a specific type of depression that occurs during certain seasons. Most...
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Regresar a lo básico: Cómo manejar nuestras emociones
November 13, 2025
Una de las cosas que pasa en la terapia es que regresamos a lo básico y...
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Back to the Basics: Navigating our Emotions
November 13, 2025
One of the things that happens in therapy is that we often go back to the...
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