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The Rise of Anxiety and Depression: Directions for a Difficult Time
Anxiety and depression look different for everyone. Not only has the number of people affected by anxiety and depression been high for many years, it has increased throughout the pandemic.
Requirements For In-person Services During COVID-19
We have updated important information about the decision to begin or resume in-person services in light of the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Getting Back to the Office
We're dedicated to health and wellbeing, and after surveying our therapists and talking to our clients, we have a plan for getting back to the office.
Coping with Anxiety About the COVID-19 Vaccine
If you're dealing with anxiety around the COVID-19 vaccine, you're not alone. Here are some tips to help.
Why Going Back to “Normal” Isn’t Easy
Countless things have changed as a result of COVID-19, and many of us are feeling anxious about going back to normal. See why and take our survey to see how you and others are feeling.
Why We’re All Feeling More Unsafe During the Pandemic [Practice 17]
The COVID-19 pandemic is literally affecting our bodies' ability to cope. Learn why — and what Polyvagal Theory has to do with it.
Embrace Your Suffering [Practice 16]
2020 has been a difficult year. As a practicing psychotherapist, clients come to me to learn how to overcome the impacts of all sorts of negative life experiences. In clinical practice, we refer to this as trauma.
Navigating the Ups and Downs of COVID [Practice 15]
We've been navigating the ups and downs of COVID for six months. How are you holding up? Here's why and how to practice radical acceptance.
Battling Depression in 2020: Kimberly Keiser Shares Tips on Dakota News Now
Watch Kimberly Keiser share methods for improving mental health in 2020 on these Dakota News Now segments.
Boundaries in our New World [Practice 14]
As the world begins to open back up, socializing with others again can be a task that we once handled with ease. Now due to isolation, we seem to have forgotten how to handle it. Learn about how you can set boundaries and what you should expect.
Mindfulness 101: What, Why, and How [Practice 13]
You’ve heard people talk about “practicing mindfulness.” But what are they actually talking about? See the basics of mindfulness, including what it is, why you should practice it, and how to incorporate it into your daily living — during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Stay Active During a Pandemic and While Working from Home [Practice 12]
Starting to become less active as the coronavirus pandemic wears on? Here’s why you should keep exercising, as well as five helpful tips for stying active while working from home.
Parents, Here Are 5 Ways to Help Your Children Cope with COVID-19 [Practice 10]
Children are experiencing major upheaval during critical development periods in their lives. Here are five strategies for helping children get through this pandemic.
You Are Your Greatest Source of Healing: Using Self During COVID-19 [Practice 9]
You know it’s good to connect to yourself. How about connecting to your “Self”? One therapist explains the IFS concept of Self and why we need to examine our own.
Trouble Sleeping During COVID-19? Try These 7 Strategies [Practice 8]
Our routines have been disrupted by COVID-19 — and our sleep patterns have, too. Try these seven practices to improve your sleep now (and after) the pandemic.
“PLEASE” Try This COVID-19 Coping Strategy for Your Physical and Mental Health [Practice 7]
Our physical wellbeing directly affects our mental health, and vice versa.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has done an excellent job with presenting the significance of taking care of our bodies in order to take care of our minds. Here’s how you can use DBT’s “PLEASE” Skill to cope with changes during (and after) the coronavirus pandemic.
Pandemic Aches and Pain? “Work from Home” Ideas to Reduce Pain and Increase Peace of Mind [Practice 6]
How can yoga help reduce your pain and increase your sense of peace during the COVID pandemic? Our therapists explain.
Is Human Resilience a Character Strength? [Practice 5]
The concept of resilience has become quite popular — but did you know how important resilience is for dealing with stress? We explore the connection between resilience and character — plus five key skills you can build to increase your own resilience.
Artist Date: Finding Connection and Meaning in the Stillness Within [Practice 4]
How can we be at peace with the current state of our culture? Kimberly Keiser shares how “artist dates” have helped her find connection, meaning, and self-intimacy.
Quarantining or Cocooning: What’s Your COVID-19 Coping Style? [Practice 3]
We are all navigating the COVID-19 pandemic differently. While there are countless ways of dealing with this new normal, I have found three common approaches in my relationship counseling. Which one most closely describes you and/or your partner?