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Mental Health Therapy for First Responders After Retirement
NOTE: While they have different experiences overall, I’ve found that those in the armed forces can have similar mental health experiences...
katevandykelmft
Dec 18, 20247 min read
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Recognizing the Signs of Burnout in First Responders
Firefighters, police officers, paramedics and medical personnel play an essential role in society, often facing high-stress, high-risk...
katevandykelmft
Dec 14, 20248 min read
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Why Therapy is Essential for First Responders
First responders are the unsung heroes who put their lives on the line day in and day out to protect and serve their communities....
katevandykelmft
Dec 13, 202410 min read
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Healing After IVF Loss: Moving Through Grief & Finding Hope
The process of IVF alone is an emotional undertaking. Without any guarantees offered or extended, individuals and couples undergoing this...
katevandykelmft
Dec 11, 20245 min read
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Common Emotional Experiences Faced By Infertility Patients: Therapy for Infertility
Infertility is a deeply emotional experience that affects not only the body but the mind. While the physical challenges of infertility...
katevandykelmft
Dec 6, 20247 min read
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The Benefits of Mindfulness Throughout Fertility Treatment
Entering into the world of fertility treatments can feel like a daunting endeavor. There is so much to learn about the treatments...
katevandykelmft
Dec 5, 20246 min read
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4 Ways to Practice Physical Self-Care During IVF
We often think of self-care as taking care of our emotional selves – seeking support from loved ones, attending therapy, relaxation tools...
katevandykelmft
Dec 4, 20245 min read
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Going Through IVF? 7 Signs it's Time to Get Into Couples Therapy
Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) – or really fertility treatment of any kind – can be an emotionally taxing endeavor for couples,...
katevandykelmft
Dec 2, 20246 min read
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Why Cultivating Awe Might Be the Thing You’re Overlooking in Your Mental Health Toolbox
In our fast-paced world and busy lives, it can be easy to forget the importance of taking a moment to pause, to gain perspective on the...
katevandykelmft
Nov 26, 20246 min read
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Meaning as Antidote to Suffering
I recently re-read Viktor Frankl’s book, “Man’s Search for Meaning” again (for the third time over the course of the past 10 years or...
katevandykelmft
Nov 19, 20244 min read
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Debunking Myths About Couples Therapy
While the stigma surrounding mental health treatment has lessened some in recent years, there are still some misconceptions about...
katevandykelmft
Dec 15, 20235 min read
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This or That: Closeness or Codependency?
Relationships are a fundamental aspect of our lives, providing us with companionship, support and a sense of belonging. Healthy...
katevandykelmft
Dec 12, 20235 min read
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This or That: How to tell the difference between sadness and depression
Part of my work as a therapist is exploring with clients the very nature of their emotional experiences – learning about their emotions...
katevandykelmft
Dec 1, 20236 min read
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This or That: Is it Stress or Anxiety? How to know when your worry becomes a problem
This is part one of a series in which I'll distinguish two similar psychological experiences that often get confused or interchanged....
katevandykelmft
Nov 10, 20234 min read
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Therapy for Infertility: Implementing Whole-Person Self-Care
Going through infertility as well as fertility treatments can be an incredible challenging endeavor, one that can certainly test one’s...
katevandykelmft
Oct 8, 20236 min read
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