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From Anxiety to Assurance: Navigating 'The Talk' with Your Kids

Overcome anxiety and transform "the talk" with your kids into a confident and meaningful conversation. Learn how to address your discomfort and get age-appropriate tips for nurturing open communication. Seek professional guidance at Imperfectly Wonderful Counseling in Texas for anxiety support on this essential parenting journey of talking to your child about sex.

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Kristin Cogan Kristin Cogan

Reclaiming Yourself: Healing Mom Burnout with EMDR

Discover how EMDR therapy can help moms overcome burnout, reclaim their well-being, and find joy in motherhood again. Learn about the common triggers and impacts of mom burnout, and explore the powerful benefits of EMDR in healing. If you're a burnt-out mom in Texas, take the first step toward healing with Imperfectly Wonderful Counseling and reclaim your joy today.

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Motherhood, Anxiety Kristin Cogan Motherhood, Anxiety Kristin Cogan

Why Social Media Makes Moms Anxious (And What To Do About It)

Discover the hidden pitfalls of social media for moms, from the pressures of social comparison to the impact on parent-child engagement. Unravel the complexities of mommy shaming and negative thinking and explore practical tips for a healthier online balance. Learn how to reclaim precious family moments and foster genuine connections while conquering social media's challenges to maternal well-being.

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Anxiety, Motherhood Kristin Cogan Anxiety, Motherhood Kristin Cogan

5 Reasons Mindfulness is Good for You

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life? Do stress and anxiety affect your well-being and pull you away from joy? If so, then mindfulness can be an effective solution. In this blog post, you'll discover five benefits of mindfulness and how to create space between yourself and the demands of everyday life – allowing you to cultivate peace of mind amidst the chaos!

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Motherhood, Trauma, EMDR Kristin Cogan Motherhood, Trauma, EMDR Kristin Cogan

Healing Your Birth Story: Processing Birth Trauma with EMDR

Discover the path to healing and resilience in this blog, "Healing Your Birth Story: Processing Birth Trauma with EMDR." If you or someone you know has experienced the challenges of birth trauma, you're not alone. Explore the profound impact of birth trauma on maternal mental health and relationships. Learn how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can empower you to process traumatic birth experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, and emerge stronger.

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5 Tips for Handling the Grief of Divorce

Struggling with divorce grief and wondering how to deal with life after divorce? Discover five valuable tips for coping with divorce and find guidance from Imperfectly Wonderful Counseling to navigate this challenging journey.

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Anxiety Kristin Cogan Anxiety Kristin Cogan

How to Be a Glimmer Seeker

In a world filled with anxiety and overwhelming expectations, glimmers are the small moments of joy and peace that can positively impact our mental health. Explore the connection between glimmer-seeking and mindfulness, gratitude, and personal growth, and understand the role of the Polyvagal Theory in our emotional well-being. And if you need professional support, as a Houston Therapist, I'm here to help you navigate the challenges and find your glimmers of hope.

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How to Be a Good Mom When You Have Anxiety

Being a mom is a rewarding experience but can also be overwhelming if you're struggling with motherhood anxiety. This blog offers tools and insight for mothers with anxiety that is interfering with their ability to be the mother they want to be.

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Why Not Me: The Power of Mindset

Kristin’s cancer story: the power of mindset. My outlook was different. Why not me? I didn’t want to view myself as victim in this situation; where something was being done to me. I wanted to be in charge of the situation. I wasn’t going to let cancer control me.

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How to Motivate a Teenager with Anxiety: A Houston Therapist's Guide for Moms

Are you a mom struggling with motivating your unmotivated teenager, especially when anxiety is in the mix? In this article, we'll delve into valuable strategies on how to motivate a teenager with anxiety. With guidance from a Houston therapist specializing in anxiety-related challenges, you'll gain practical tips and tools to support your teen's personal growth and motivation. Let's get started!

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Finding the Right Balance Between Family Time and "Me Time" this Summer: A Mother's Guide to Embracing Happiness and Harmony

Are you a mom struggling with balancing a relationship and child? What about balancing alone time in a relationship? Discover practical strategies, heartfelt advice, and the support of a Houston therapist in this blog. Embrace self-care, overcome guilt, and find harmony in your role as a mom. You deserve happiness and balance this summer!

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The Importance of Validating Your Teenager

This blog post explores the concept of validation in parenting and why it's important to validate your teenager's feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Through examples of validating statements for teens and tips on how to validate feelings, parents can build trust, strengthen their relationship, and support their teen's emotional development during this challenging phase of life.

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Beyond PTSD: 5 Surprising Issues EMDR Can Help You Overcome

While EMDR is often associated with treating PTSD and other trauma-related disorders, it can also help with many other conditions that may surprise you. Read on to learn how EMDR treats various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, eating disorders, and insomnia.

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