Let’s Talk Blogs

Nikki Drew 3/31/25 Nikki Drew 3/31/25

The Essence of the AIP Model in EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapeutic approach increasingly used to treat trauma and psychological stress.

Monica McNeeley 12/18/22 Monica McNeeley 12/18/22

Let’s Talk: Looking at the Bright Side

For many this year has been eventful yet uneventful at the same time it might be hard to find things you are grateful for.

Monica McNeeley 2/26/21 Monica McNeeley 2/26/21

Failure is Part of the Process

When you set a goal and make a list of what you need to do to be successful in reaching that goal, failure is probably not on your list.

Monica McNeeley 1/1/21 Monica McNeeley 1/1/21

Let’s Talk: A New Year’s Resolution for your Mental Health

Journaling is one of the easiest ways to help manage your mental health.

Monica McNeeley 12/11/20 Monica McNeeley 12/11/20

Let's Talk: Grief and Loss During the Holidays

It can be difficult to deal with feelings of sadness when others around you are full of holiday cheer.

Monica McNeeley 11/27/20 Monica McNeeley 11/27/20

Let’s Talk: Holiday Loneliness

Knowing the difference between being alone and loneliness is important because you can be happy being alone but feeling lonely can take a toll on your mental health.

Monica McNeeley 11/20/20 Monica McNeeley 11/20/20

Let’s Talk: Setting Boundaries During the Holidays

Do you get stressed from traveling during the holidays, going to multiple family events, or hosting the family? This is a great year to break those overwhelming traditions and set up some boundaries.

Monica McNeeley 11/13/20 Monica McNeeley 11/13/20

Let’s Talk: Winter Blues

Do you feel the winter weather has you feeling more blue than it should?

Monica McNeeley 11/6/20 Monica McNeeley 11/6/20

Let’s Talk: Staying Connected During the Holidays

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and we are all adapting to a new normal of video chats and staying home more.

Monica McNeeley 10/30/20 Monica McNeeley 10/30/20

Let's Talk: Getting Distracted

Distractions have a bad rap, sometimes they are useful coping techniques

Monica McNeeley 10/23/20 Monica McNeeley 10/23/20

Let's Talk: Getting Connected

Connecting and building a strong support system can help you manage your mental health and overall well-being.

Monica McNeeley 10/16/20 Monica McNeeley 10/16/20

Let’s talk: Getting Active

Physical activity can be the mood boost you are looking for.

Monica McNeeley 10/9/20 Monica McNeeley 10/9/20

Let’s Talk: Creativity for Coping

Whether you are an artist, a musician, or like me, neither, here are some coping skills to engage your creative side.

Monica McNeeley 10/2/20 Monica McNeeley 10/2/20

Let’s Talk: Getting Grounded

No not grounded like sent to your room from getting in trouble but grounding techniques to help you feel more in control of your feelings and your body in the moment.

Monica McNeeley 9/25/20 Monica McNeeley 9/25/20

Let’s Talk: How to Stay Calm, Cool and Collected

Do you feel overwhelmed or disconnected with the world around you? Knowing what your Window of Tolerance is will help you with these feelings and I am going to give you a few strategies to go from overwhelmed or disconnected to calm, cool and collected.

Monica McNeeley 9/18/20 Monica McNeeley 9/18/20

Let’s Talk: Procrastivity (Avoiding Tasks by Doing Other Tasks)

Do you avoid tasks by doing other tasks? When you have a project to create or a document to type up for work, do you find yourself tidying up you desk or organizing the junk drawer?