The Dirtiest Word in the English Language…. (Hint: It starts with S)
One of the things I encounter most in my CBT practice is clients who use the word “should” in almost every other sentence. It’s my...
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Jennifer Byrnes, LPC
- Apr 9, 2019
- 3 min
Who Am I?
A familiar refrain I’m hearing in my practice as well as my personal life is the existential question, “Who am I?”. I’m hearing this a...
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Jennifer Byrnes, LPC
- Feb 12, 2019
- 2 min
The Well-Meaning Parenthood Lie
I was reflecting the other day about my son’s nap schedule… I know, I’m really interesting. And it occurred to me that it wasn’t until...
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Jennifer Byrnes, LPC
- Jan 7, 2019
- 3 min
New Year, New You?
Every year we hear the same thing over, and over again about New Year’s Resolutions and finally reaching those lofty goals of weight...
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Jennifer Byrnes, LPC
- Nov 5, 2018
- 2 min
Healing from Divorce
I see many people in my practice who are either currently going through the divorce process, considering divorce, or surviving a...
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Jennifer Byrnes, LPC
- Sep 10, 2018
- 2 min
Let's Be Real and Talk about Postpartum Depression and Anxiety...
Let's take a moment and talk, really talk, about Postpartum Depression and Anxiety (PPD and PPA). It has only been recently that the...
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Jennifer Byrnes, LPC
- Aug 20, 2018
- 2 min
Monkey See… Monkey Do… Your kids are always watching (and listening) to you
One of my earlier memories of childhood takes place in the car. My parents were talking about “grown up” things and obviously did not...
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Jennifer Byrnes, LPC
- Aug 12, 2018
- 3 min
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy
Congratulations on taking the first step toward improving your life and mental health by seeking out therapy. Because no one likes to...
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Jennifer Byrnes, LPC
- Aug 12, 2018
- 3 min
Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First: The Necessity of Parental Self-Care
We've all heard the safety announcement on airplanes, and probably tuned it out at some point, about the importance of securing your own...
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Jennifer Byrnes, LPC
- Aug 12, 2018
- 2 min
The Tantrum Quandry
I can honestly say that prior to becoming a parent (even as a child therapist), tantrums appeared quite straightforward. Tantrum =...
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Jennifer Byrnes, LPC
- Aug 12, 2018
- 2 min
Repairing the Foundation of Your Relationship from a Construction Standpoint
Ah... relationships. The thing that in one way or another brings everyone to my door. They might be romantic, familial, platonic,...
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