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Did You Know? Ten Interesting Psychology Facts
By Nicole Houck The world of Psychology is fascinating. But, those of us who have never had the opportunity to study it may not know much about it at all. I’ve compiled some ten interesting facts in and around the realm of psychology. Maybe these will come in handy at your next trivia night. Who knows? 1: Modern Psychology has Roots in Ancient Greece What we know as “psychology” today is rooted in some… interesting theories. Take The Four Humors for example. Hippocrates’ the
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Nov 256 min read


Compassion Fatigue
By Nicole Houck This month’s blog is going to be a bit different. While we typically talk about various topics surrounding mental health and therapy, we want to give readers an insight into something that therapists might encounter during their professional lives. Originally coined by nurse Carla Joinson in 1992, the term “compassion fatigue” applies to all those working in helping professions, such as nurses, therapists, social workers, hospice aids, dispatchers, and more. (
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Oct 282 min read


A Day in the Life of a Counseling Professional
By Nicole Houck and Taylor Mathus At Authentic Counseling & Therapy, we have a lot of great people on our staff. Each individual brings a...
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Sep 303 min read


“It’s Just a Chemical Imbalance”: Why Brain Chemistry Takes the Blame
By Nicole Houck Chemicals found within the brain often take the brunt of the blame when it comes to mental health disorders. It is an...
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Aug 252 min read


Meditation
By Nicole Houck The results are in–meditation is a great way to improve mental health. Particularly, meditation can be a great tool to...
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Aug 33 min read


In The Zone: The Psychology of Sports
By: Nicole Houck If you’ve never considered how mental health and sports might be connected, you may be surprised to learn that there is...
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Jul 63 min read


The Psychology of Social Media
By Nicole Houck Social media is an online space in which people can virtually interact with each other, share content, and communicate....
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Jul 64 min read


More Than a Couch: The Not-So Hidden Influence of the Therapeutic Setting
By Nicole Houck Furniture and decoration may not seem like important factors in the efficacy of therapy, but research points out that...
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May 32 min read


A Brief History of Women in Psychology
By Nicole Houck As Women’s History Month comes to a close, let’s take a quick look at the history of women in psychology. Although many...
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Mar 292 min read


To Have and To Hold: Therapy’s Impact on Relationships
by Nicole Houck For many people, the month of February is all about love. Whether it's a special night out with your partner or a...
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Feb 182 min read


Managing Seasonal Depression
As we enter the colder months, many individuals notice a decline in their mood and energy levels. This seasonal shift can be attributed...
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Nov 3, 20242 min read


Creating Your Own Dopamenu
This month marks the beginning of a new season, and many of us are striving to create healthier habits to embrace this quarterly shift....
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Sep 12, 20241 min read
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