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4th of July and the Hyper Sensitive Child

July 3, 2017

With 4th of July just around the corner, there can be a lot of overwhelming excitement in the air. Families in town, friends coming over, and getting outside to watch the big firework shows. For many children, loud noises and too much stimuli can be a problem at times. They may act out, cry, or become distraught if their bodies become overstimulated. This is known as being hyper sensitive. Basically, the central nervous system becomes overstimulated by loud noises, bright…

Don’t Harp on the “Why” or “What If’s?”

May 23, 2017

Sarah Scheid, LPC, PMH-C

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Many times in life we do things that we regret or we perhaps say things we don’t mean to others. We also make little mistakes and have obstacles to overcome in our daily lives. It’s pretty common, right? All of us make mistakes – after all, we’re only human. The problem is, however, that a lot of times, if not dealt with in the moment, we can sometimes internalize these feelings and keep things bottled up. When this happens, it…

The Power of Positive Thought

May 3, 2017

Sarah Scheid, LPC, PMH-C

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The title of this blog probably says enough – positive thought is a powerful thing! The problem is, sometimes it doesn’t necessarily come easy for everyone. It’s one of those, “easier said than done” concepts. However, if practiced enough and if cognizant about your thinking patterns, positive thought is something that can eventually be achieved on a regular basis. If done right, eventually it won’t even take any kind of mental effort and the benefits can be huge! So what…