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Anger’s Power: A Productive, Positive, and Meaningful Emotion

Anger’s Power: A Productive, Positive, and Meaningful Emotion

by Laura Young, LCPC | Aug 3, 2026 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health

When you hear the word anger, what comes to mind? For many people, it’s yelling. Conflict. Losing control. Someone saying something they’ll regret. For me? Anger used to be my least favorite emotion. It felt overwhelming, intimidating, and honestly…...
Holding Onto Hope When Everything Feels Hopeless

Holding Onto Hope When Everything Feels Hopeless

by Laura Young, LCPC | Feb 2, 2026 | Community, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, News

Author’s Note: This blog is written from a place of privilege and marginalization as a white, queer, non-binary person. I do not aim to claim that every person reading this can follow every step of separation or care taking that is listed here. I fully recognize that...
Video Games as Healing: Safe Space for the Inner Child

Video Games as Healing: Safe Space for the Inner Child

by Laura Young, LCPC | Jul 1, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health

 Are you looking for a way to de-stress that feels both engaging and soothing? My therapist once told me that mindless activities are helpful, but mindful ones are just as powerful. Video games, surprisingly, can be both. While I don’t consider myself a die-hard...
Coping with Change: Practical Strategies for Life Transitions

Coping with Change: Practical Strategies for Life Transitions

by Laura Young, LCPC | Mar 10, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health

  Life Transitions: Navigating Change with More Ease   Life transitions and changes are hard, to say the least. I’m not sure anyone 100% enjoys change every time it comes our way—even when we’re the ones choosing it. Whether expected or unexpected, big or small,...
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