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The Constant Challenge of Change

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Change is both inevitable and challenging. The way we address change in our life can impact our mental health, and can lead to symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. Depression typically keeps us locked in the past; we regret decisions and actions, either those made, those avoided, or both. Anxiety freezes us in the present as we try to make...

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Summer Reset: Keeping Our Brain Sharp

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Keep Your Brain Sharp This Summer -Learn How With Dr. Beth Plachetka, LCSW EdD of Safe Harbor Counseling. Listen here and discover how to make the most of your summer for a sharper, healthier brain! 🔗https://lnkd.in/gzaS4BRj Ready to give your brain a boost this summer?  Dr. Beth’s latest podcast episode, "Summer Reset: Keeping Our Brain Sharp,"...

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Life Lessons from the Field

My mother’s father, my beloved grandfather, was a farmer. He spent long, reverent days planting seed with the conviction that life would arise from the Illinois mud. A quiet man by nature, his focus was honoring God, the needs of his family, and the seasons. The field proves that we are not in control. Weather and pestilence are constant...

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Tips for Back to School!

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A new school year is a new beginning! How do we make this year a success for the children, the parents, and the teachers?   Social Worker, Dr. Beth Plachetka from Safe Harbor Counseling and Dr. Beth Speaks is helping us get ready for a great school year with her 3-week mini-series on "Your Life Matters" to help parents and teachers work together...

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