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Managing Expectations: A Guide to Navigating Disappointment with the 3 A's Approach
Have you ever been excited about a vacation? Or hoping this next job interview will land you in the perfect position? Or looking forward...
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lesleythompsonmft
- Jul 28, 2020
- 4 min
THE ART OF MAKING UP: Concrete Steps to Resolving Conflict
You had a fight, but even though the fight is over you are now left feeling raw, distance, and uncertain. So how can you make up effectively
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lesleythompsonmft
- Mar 23, 2020
- 4 min
Making Relationships Work While “Sheltering In”
Being in close proximity with our partner day after day can strain our relationship. Here are 6 tips to help you.
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lesleythompsonmft
- Mar 19, 2020
- 3 min
Keeping Mentally Engaged While “Sheltering In”
5 tips to stay engaged while sheltering in
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lesleythompsonmft
- Mar 14, 2020
- 3 min
Keeping Your Balance During Uncertainty
4 tips to care for our Mental Health during the Uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus Outbreak.
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lesleythompsonmft
- Dec 12, 2019
- 4 min
How to End an Argument in 3 Simple Steps
Tired of arguing? Here's three simple steps to end an argument.
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lesleythompsonmft
- Nov 25, 2019
- 3 min
5 Tips to Lower Stress Over the Holidays
It's that time of year again!! The holiday season is upon us!! And while it can be a wonderful time of year with giving, family, and...
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lesleythompsonmft
- Nov 14, 2019
- 6 min
Caution! Contents Inside May Be Hot! A Guide on How to Handle Your Anger.
What if you could get rid of the destructive, toxic part of anger and utilize the positive, constructive part of anger?
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lesleythompsonmft
- Nov 1, 2019
- 2 min
Take Action! How to take a step towards the life you want.
What if you decided to take action today? What possibilities would you find?
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lesleythompsonmft
- Oct 24, 2019
- 4 min
How to Help a Loved One with Mental Illness
When our loved ones suffer from mental illness we can be unsure what to do or how to help. Here is a guide to help you navigate.
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lesleythompsonmft
- Oct 5, 2019
- 5 min
Anxiety: How to Cope
What can we do to cope with and handle our anxiety better? Here are 7 things to help you manage your anxiety.
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lesleythompsonmft
- Sep 27, 2019
- 4 min
Connection Blockers
Connection. Intimacy. Acceptance. Being Known. What blocks us from experiencing this in our relationships.
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lesleythompsonmft
- Sep 21, 2019
- 5 min
My Child’s Anger: A Guide to Helping Our Kids Work Through Their Anger Constructively
When our kids are angry, it is important they learn to identify it, identify the cause, self soothe, and constructively problem solve.
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lesleythompsonmft
- Aug 27, 2019
- 3 min
How to Connect: 3 Ways to Create a Positive Bond in Your Relationship
In my last post, I discussed the Four Horsemen, which are the four communication styles the Gottman Institute has found through years of...
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lesleythompsonmft
- Aug 7, 2019
- 2 min
Signs That Your Marriage Is In Trouble
Every marriage has its difficulties and challenges. We find ourselves fighting, disconnected and unable to understand one another. Every...
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