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How to Make Real Boundaries and Have Them Respected
Learn the real heart of boundaries and how to start integrating language to feel empowered and respected
Nina Clouse
Oct 296 min read
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Breaking Down Beliefs to Change Them: I'm not in control
In the last blog , we explored how we reinforce our own negative beliefs through our actions, and how recognizing these beliefs can help...
Nina Clouse
Sep 253 min read
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What if you are your own worst enemy: empowering yourself through confronting old narratives
How do our narratives about our situations and our role within those situations impact our ability to grow and change in a positive way? Every week, I encourage clients to ask themselves the question, "Is what I'm doing, getting me what I want?" This question is twofold because we have to identify how we tend to work against ourselves in our daily life but also explore how to change our patterning going forward. Within the question, we are also asking ourselves, "How can I
Nina Clouse
Sep 175 min read
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Let's talk about sex... and development
Sex and sexuality are very personal, often private, topics. What I want to talk about about is how sex being taboo in our culture has led...
Nina Clouse
Aug 217 min read
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Finding Spiritual Practice in Counseling
When I began my practicum to become a counselor, my first supervisor had a degree in theology. He would challenge clients to define...
Nina Clouse
Aug 144 min read
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Teen Mental Health Crisis: What Can We Do?
While stigmas around mental health are dwindling among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, mental health concerns are increasing. I first sought out...
Nina Clouse
Jan 74 min read
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Breaking Free from Codependence Patterns
Early on when meeting with new clients, I bring out the patterns of codependence sheet . We all have some of these patterns, but the...
Nina Clouse
Sep 5, 20243 min read
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Mastering Effective Communication: Improving Relationships Through Simple Changes
We can often find ourselves grappling with the challenge of articulating thoughts, identifying needs, and expressing ourselves in a...
Nina Clouse
Jul 11, 20244 min read
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Unleashing Your Full Potential: Managing ADHD Symptoms with Lifestyle Changes
ADHD is a condition characterized by a dopamine imbalance that affects millions of individuals worldwide. However, the good news is, by...
Nina Clouse
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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The Art of Decision Making: Finding Clarity in Chaos
In a world brimming with choices, each decision we make can feel like a ripple effect, impacting our lives in significant ways. From...
Nina Clouse
Jul 9, 20243 min read
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Embracing Boundaries: A Path to Authenticity and Self-Love
Boundaries act as the unsung heroes that shape our relationships, safeguard our well-being, and nurture our authenticity. Setting...
Nina Clouse
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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Breaking Free From Unhealthy Patterns: A Journey to Mental Wellness
Do you notice yourself getting stuck in the same situations over-and-over again? This always happens to me, you might be thinking....
Nina Clouse
Jul 8, 20244 min read
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Unveiling the Wheel of Power and Control: Understanding Abuse Dynamics in Mental Health
I cannot describe how common it is for clients to come into my office and tell me they had never experienced abuse in childhood but...
Nina Clouse
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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The Power of Emotions: Your Secret to Getting Your Needs Met
Emotions as Motivators Emotions are often seen as fleeting, unimportant or uncontrollable aspects of our lives, but what if we could begin to look at them as potent motivators? What if we made friends with our emotions and could learn to listen to what they are trying to tell us? Uncomfortable emotions are motivating us to take action. Similar to how when we have sensations of physical pain, our body is telling us something is wrong, the mental pain of uncomfortable emotions
Nina Clouse
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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Relationship Skills: Navigating Unhealthy Patterns and Embracing Self-Love
Relationships are often likened to a delicate dance, where partners must move in harmony to create a beautiful rhythm. However, beneath...
Nina Clouse
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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