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Depression is a common mood disorder that impacts millions of people every year. Despite its prevalence, many people still find...

"That was traumatic." "I’m traumatized." "This is triggering." The idea of trauma has become so pervasive in our culture that many of us...

In a recent New York Times opinion piece, Jennifer Weiner writes about how the weight loss industry is poised to seize upon the impact of...

When you’re feeling depressed, do you want to turn on your K-Pop playlist and dance? Most people would say no. When we’re feeling sad,...

The desire for closure after loss is natural and understandable. Unfortunately, there are times when closure may feel difficult, or...

When the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic began, none of us had any idea what to expect. As time has passed, many people are...

March is Women’s History Month and a prime opportunity to talk about the particular experiences of women, and how those affect their...

For Black History Month, Cedar Counseling & Wellness is highlighting several Black and Indigenous people of color who have made...

In December of 2020, Cedar Counseling & Wellness Owner, Carrie Nicholes, did an excellent job of illustrating stress versus burnout in...

As you've probably caught on by now, we're big believers in promoting a healthier relationship with food and your body. We believe that...

If you're anything like some of the clients I see in my office, you're reading this blog post because your relationship with yourself...

None of us leads a stress-free life, so finding ways to manage our workloads and the demands of our day-to-day lives is necessary. There...

As a kid, I knew that I loved monkey bars, talking and walking with my friends during gym class, swimming in the ocean, and occasionally...

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficulty. One important component of resilience is the ability to sit with painful or...

As you're likely all too aware, 2020 has been a uniquely challenging and stressful year. During an average year, the holidays can bring...

Body image is the way we perceive and act towards our body. Negative body image contributes to increased risk of eating disorders,...

Our relationship styles and attachment patterns help us understand ourselves as individuals, as well as in the context of our...

I've been prone to depression for as long as I can remember. As a teenager (and into my 20s), I was pretty horrible at managing it. I...

If you're familiar with the debilitating effects anxiety can have on someone, you might be familiar with one the common questions people...

Here's what one of Taylor Swift's new songs can teach us about grief.