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Feeling baffled by your relationship patterns? This blog series on boundaries will shed some light on what has been happening automatically within you. Ready for some clarity? In my last post, Boundaries Deconstructed, I introduced this blog series on boundaries.

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Relationships have you confused and exhausted? Do you frequently ask yourself, "Is it me?" "Is it my partner?" "What is happening in my relationship?" If this sounds like your inner dialogue, this series on relationship boundaries will help sort out some confusion and offer you insight into the hazy relationship dynamics that have you scratching your head.

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Feeling confused about the ins and outs of health insurance for counseling? Does thinking about it feel like a big pain in the "you know what?"

In my last article, Health Insurance for Therapy? The Pro and Cons, I discussed the nitty gritty of using your health insurance for counseling and therapy. In this article I will help you sort out the ins and outs (in-network and out-of-network) when using your health insurance.

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Life is getting difficult and you've tried many things to help you feel better, but nothing really seems to be working. You're at the point where you're thinking about calling a counselor. But first, you want to know if you should use your health insurance for therapy.

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Hi y'all! I created this list of free and sliding scale fee counseling services in Orlando as a resource for professionals and for the people in our community. This list includes free counseling in Orlando, as well as counseling offices that offer a sliding scale fee. This list is not exhaustive and I encourage you to add to the list by leaving a note in the comments section of this article.

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It can be nerve wracking to call a new counselor to schedule a first appointment. Telling a complete stranger that your life is difficult right now can cause anxiety. Sharing the details around what is not working in your life is a tough thing to do.

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Most people exhaust many of their own resources before actually reaching out to a therapist. They talk to their friends. They read self-help books. They talk to family and friends. They try meditation. They might even start a new workout regimen. It's when these things don't seem to work, that they reach out to a professional for therapy or counseling.

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Welcome to the 4th part of Breaking up the Healthy Way [From the Experts]. In this final part, we are discussing the healing power of taking some time for self-reflection. If you missed the previous blog posts in this segment, you can find them here:

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Welcome to Part 3 of Breaking up the Healthy [From the Experts]! In Part 1, we talked about the importance of feeling, rather than avoiding, all the feelings that are part of breakup. In Part 2, we discussed creative and empowering ways to channel your energy when going through a breakup. In this post, we are discussing the importance of understanding that going through a breakup is a grieving process. Whether the ending of your relationship is from a divorce or a breakup, this blog series has healing tips for getting you through it the healthy way!

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Welcome back to “Breaking up the Healthy Way [From the Experts]” In the last blog post, we talked about the importance of feeling all the feels of a breakup. In this segment, we will be focusing on channeling the energy into fun and creative outlets. Whether the ending of your relationship is from a divorce or a breakup, this blog series has healing tips for getting you through it the healthy way!

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So what is the best way to get through a breakup? Some might say, “Go have some martinis, ‘swipe right,’ and find a rebound.” Welp, that’s one way to do it. But what if you want to get through the breakup in a HEALTHY way? Whether the ending of your relationship is from a divorce or a breakup, this blog series has healing tips for getting you through it feeling good about yourself!

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"Why, oh why, do I keep going back? I know this relationship is toxic and I keep going back!” These words or some other closely related sentiment bounce off the walls during relationship counseling at least once a month.

Or when a relationship ends, “My ex is a total jerk! Why do I keep picking jerks?”

In couples counseling, I hear, “It always ends up this way! She walls off and stops talking and I end up exploding and nothing gets resolved. It’s like we can’t even communicate.”

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Many many years ago, in fact, it feels like another lifetime ago, my “partner picker” was programmed to Narcissist. It seemed like the only men I was attracted to were self-absorbed, self-interested, and self-serving. I continued to find myself in relationships where my role was to, in some way, serve someone else’s selfish interests. I would find myself scratching my head saying, “How the hell did this happen again?” It wasn’t until years later, I realized my beliefs were sabotaging my picker.

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Before I start, let me qualify. I have been impacted by addiction since day one, sober for over nine years, and worked in the field of addictions for the last seven years. I am by no means a 12-step purist. I don’t believe that one size fits all and do I believe there are multiple roads to recovery.