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Heather M. McKenzie, Therapist
Online Counseling and Clinical Supervision
(919) 744-8335
I hope that you find the content here helpful! This blog is meant to provide ideas, tips, and insights and is not meant to replace a relationship with a therapist or to serve as medical advice for your specific needs.
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Your (understandable) anxiety about the Coronavirus COVID-19
Feeling overwhelmed about a novel pandemic killing people worldwide is perfectly fitting. But letting anxiety control or paralyze you is not
Mar 10, 20206 min read
Your brain needs a DOSE of happy chemicals (how you can do this)
Learn about how our brains work and the flexibility we have to change some ineffective patterns and states of being.
Oct 15, 20194 min read
What does it mean to “need better boundaries?” (and how to do it)
If you're wondering if you need some different boundaries, do a quick assessment for any feelings of resentment towards others.
Aug 13, 20198 min read
Validation: the secret superpower for improving your communication and relationships
Validation is a communication tool that lets another person know “I hear you.” When used correctly, it can completely shift the dynamic.
Jun 18, 20195 min read
Your thoughts are making you feel worse.
Our thoughts and perceptions of ourselves and our life situations have a huge impact on our daily experience.
May 14, 20193 min read
How stress can help you grow
Stress is a natural part of life. The key is managing it well. Try some strategies I discussed on this podcast with a colleague.
Apr 9, 20191 min read
Why you should be curious about Mindfulness and 5 easy ways to do it
Mindfulness is an approach that we can take towards our daily life to have intentional awareness of what we feel and think and how to react.
Mar 19, 20195 min read
How to make hard decisions (the Six Thinking Hats model)
Decision-making is hard, especially if there's possible risk or negative consequences. The Six Thinking Hats is a pragmatic tool to help you
Jan 22, 20197 min read
Podcasts your future self will thank you for listening to.
Podcasts to explore that can help with your mental health and overall wellness.
Sep 18, 20188 min read
What are the best mental health apps to help you feel better?
Apps can be a great self-help tool or a supplement to therapy. Apps can help you pay better attention to your thoughts feelings & behaviors.
Aug 21, 201813 min read
6 ways to Tame your Stress
Stress is a useful and important biological response. We can't avoid it. Here's how to keep it in the helpful zone.
Jul 17, 20186 min read
How you can breathe your way to feeling better
Your breathing pattern and style sends signals to your brain. Here's how you can better control your signals.
Jun 12, 20184 min read
Why can’t I sleep?
Sleep issues are an indicator that something else is afoot. Try some strategies to improve your sleep and related emotional issues.
May 15, 20187 min read
Is anxiety making you avoid things? Try these solutions!
A side effect of anxiety is avoidance. Worry and overthinking and overwhelm become a regular way of being...here's how to improve that.
Apr 10, 20186 min read
What causes anxiety and how to stop it
Anxiety is natural part of being alive and being human. If your anxiety feels out of control, tries these ideas to help tame it.
Mar 13, 20185 min read
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