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Coping With Grief and Loss
Although it’s never easy, grief and loss are a part of life. While we often associate grief with the loss of a loved one, the truth is...
katieelder4
Sep 13, 20193 min read
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10 Surprising and Unusual Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
When it comes to improving your mental health you can never wrong with traditional techniques like exercise, eating healthy, meditation,...
katieelder4
Sep 5, 20195 min read
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The Negative Effects of Social Media
Can you imagine what life would like without social media? For many of us, that’s a world that we wouldn’t want to live in as social...
katieelder4
Aug 29, 20192 min read
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7 Tips to Cope With Change
Change is inevitable. Yet, for so many of us, change is difficult to cope with. In fact, many people may become anxious or frightened...
katieelder4
Aug 23, 20193 min read
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The Benefits of Gratitude (And to Practice It Daily)
"If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily." Gerald Good It can’t be that easy, can it?...
katieelder4
Aug 15, 20193 min read
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How to Talk About Your Mental Health
Despite the fact that 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences mental illness in a given year, discussing with others, whether if...
katieelder4
Aug 9, 20194 min read
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Protecting Yourself From Opioid Addiction
In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency to address the opioid crisis. And, for good...
katieelder4
Aug 2, 20195 min read
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8 Simple Ways to Look After Your Mental Health
Whether if it’s anxiety, mood disorders like depression, or schizophrenia, almost 1 in 5 Americans experiences mental health problems...
katieelder4
Jul 19, 20194 min read
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Getting Started With Mindfulness Meditation
You may have read about the benefits of meditation. But, you aren’t exactly what it is and how to get started. If so, then keep reading...
katieelder4
Jul 12, 20195 min read
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How to Beat the Summertime Blues
You’ve probably heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder. It’s often associated with the shorter and colder winter months -- which affects...
katieelder4
Jul 5, 20194 min read
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Coping Strategies to Combat Anxiety
Research has found that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness Americans are facing. In fact, according to the National...
katieelder4
Jun 28, 20196 min read
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Physical, Behavioral, and Psychological Signs & Symptoms of Addiction
Being able to identify the signs and symptoms of addiction is the first step in receiving help for or a loved one. Of course, this can...
katieelder4
Jun 20, 20193 min read
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7 Ways To Start Harnessing The Power of Positivity
It’s not surprising that positive thinking can directly influence your mental and emotional health. But, did you know that it also...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Jun 13, 20195 min read
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The Most Common Addictions in the United States
As defined by the Addiction Center, “Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease defined by a physical and psychological dependence...
katieelder4
Jun 5, 20194 min read
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Choosing a Quality Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
The road to recovery is challenging and lengthy -- often with multiple relapses. But, while it’s not 100% guaranteed, the journey can be...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
May 30, 20193 min read
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How to Find the Right Therapist for You
Admitting that it’s time to speak with a therapist is a major step that takes a lot of self-reflection and courage. But, can you find the...
katieelder4
May 24, 20193 min read
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ProMom's Club for Online Support
Dr. Elder has started an online website for professional working mom's at www.promomsclub.com. This website offers expert guidance, live...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Jun 26, 20181 min read
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Benefits of Taking a Break from Social Media
Take a moment to consider how we are surrounded by or the impact of social media. It has become woven into the fabric of all of our...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Mar 10, 20182 min read
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5 Strategies to Increase Life Satisfaction
Today I will provide 5 simple strategies to increase your life satisfaction! Who doesn't want a more satisfying life?!?! Well, here's the...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Feb 27, 20182 min read
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3 Steps to Talking to Your Kids about School Shootings
Being a parent can be the scariest thing. But something even scarier is when your child's life is threatened. When tragic events occur...
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Feb 18, 20182 min read
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