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Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
Overwhelmed
It’s only April, but it’s been a crazy year already! Between personal and business issues, my head is spinning. Sometimes things, even...
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Andrea J. Geesaman, LPC, NCC
Parenting a Stressed Teen
While I am preparing for an upcoming presentation on teen anxiety and I simultaneously watch my daughter study and stress over her final...
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Andrea J. Geesaman, LPC, NCC
How Much Is That Gift Costing You?
Photo Credit: Annie Spratt We understand that money can be a problem in relationships and is a leading cause of divorce. Financial stress...
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Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
Time for a FACES lift?
You’ve given thanks; are you ready to stress? Some of you might already be stressed after preparing a Thanksgiving meal, Black Friday and...
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Andrea J. Geesaman, LPC, NCC
Digging Deeper
Photo Credit: Annie Spratt- Unsplash Often we add unnecessary stress to our lives by creating unrealistic expectations for ourselves, or...
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Ellen J.W. Gigliotti, LMFT
Prepared!
You can't always prepare for difficult times. Here are some ideas to help you through when they inevitably come.