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Welcome to the Mind & Spirit Counseling Center blog, your go-to destination for insightful and supportive content on mental health and well-being. Our posts are dedicated to exploring a wide range of topics, from practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety to the latest research on emotional wellness, or updates about what is going on at the Center. Whether you’re seeking guidance on personal growth, tips for maintaining a balanced lifestyle, or information on the benefits of therapy, the Center aims to provide valuable resources and thought-provoking articles to support your journey towards a healthier, more fulfilled life.
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Billie’s Blog: A Life of Hope
On February 14 this year, I received the ultimate Valentine. My son and daughter-in-law delivered a special card to me, announcing I would be a first-time Grandma in October. What a delightful surprise! I have been floating in the clouds ever since, and I am wearing a permanent grin. What fun I am having as…
Healing Through Art Recap: A Community Gallery of Resilience and Expression
Exploring Healing Through Creative Expression At Mind & Spirit Counseling Center, we believe that healing takes many forms. Sometimes it happens in conversation, sometimes in quiet reflection—and sometimes it appears through color, texture, and creative expression. Our Healing Through Art initiative was created to offer a welcoming space where members of our community could explore…
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Chris Waddle Retires
On February 27 I am retiring from my role as Director of Leadership and Spiritual Life at the Mind and Spirit Counseling Center. I have made this decision based on how I want to spend my time and energy in my late 50s. Most importantly, I want to spend time traveling with my son before…
A Message from Our Executive Director
Written by Amy Doyle, Executive Director I’m so excited to officially join Mind & Spirit Counseling Center as Executive Director. My path here has been a winding one—but a well-tended one. I began my professional life as an attorney and spent nearly a decade in private practice and corporate law before realizing how deeply I value…
Pursuit of Perfect Pictures Prohibits Productivity
In his book, Atomic Habits, James Clear shares the story of Jerry Uelsmann, a professor at the University of Florida. Dr. Uelsmann divided his film photography students into two groups. He told one half of his class that they had to produce only one photo but to get an “A” it had to be of…
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With Gratitude and Confidence in the Future
Written by Reo Menning, Outgoing Board President As my two-year term as President of the Board of Mind & Spirit Counseling Center comes to a close, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude—gratitude for the people, the purpose, and the shared commitment that make this Center such a vital part of our community. Serving in this…
Understanding Psychological Testing: What to Expect
Written by Haley Williamson, MD, Predoctoral Psychology Intern & Provisionally-Licensed Psychologist One of the biggest sources of anxiety I hear from clients isn’t the testing itself; it’s not knowing what to expect. Psychological testing can feel mysterious if you’ve never experienced it before. In hopes of easing this anxiety, let’s explore what psychological testing is,…
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Billie’s Blog: The Honor of Your Presence
“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our Presence.” Thich Nhat Hanh Have you ever agonized over what to give someone as a gift? Are you puzzled when someone asks what you want for a gift? How about giving them a hand-written “gift card” for your Presence to be “cashed” whenever the recipient…
Paris Trip
Late October is a good time to visit Paris. It is less expensive, less hot, and there are fewer tourists, like me. I began planning this trip six years earlier after an impromptu day trip from London with my son, who wanted to see the Eiffel Tower. Until then, I had no desire to go…
When Coverage Becomes Complicated, We Are Standing with Families Through the Change
In recent months, more families have come to us with a quiet, growing worry:“I’m anxious about upcoming changes and whether my coverage will continue to support the care I depend on.” At Mind & Spirit Counseling Center, we want our clients to know this clearly: we continue to accept Medicaid and Medicare, and we will…
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