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	<title>Michael Reffner &#8211; Counseling and Life Coaching &#8211; Find a Counselor</title>
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		<title>7 Ways to Fight Depression On Halloween</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Reffner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:25:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Depression on Halloween?  You might be wondering, “Who’s depressed on Halloween?”  That’s a good question. The answer: Many people are depressed on Halloween.  ]]></description>
		
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		<title>21 Parenting Tips for the 21st Century (Not For the Weak of Heart)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Reffner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2016 05:20:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Let Summer Get the Best of You — 3 Ways to Take Control of Your Life</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Reffner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2014 18:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[3 Tips for Taking Control of Your Life this Summer It’s summertime again! You’ve been waiting since Labor Day for the warm rays of the hot summer sun to come back. It’s time for swimming pools, beach vacations, and backyard cookouts. But don’t lose sight of what’s most important. Here...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Keeping Your New Years Resolution: 6 Tips</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Reffner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Beware of the &#8220;Me-Monster!&#8221;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Reffner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text] What’s a “Me-Monster,” and how can I be sure that I am not one? Good questions!  If you got the impression that being a Me-Monster is an unfavorable thing, you’re off to a good start. You may not recognize “Me-Monsters” at first glance, but you...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why “Quid Pro Quo” Will Help your Counseling Practice Grow</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Reffner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>ILVNHL &#8211; Three Steps for Improving Counselor Communication Skills</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Reffner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2013 13:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text] Depending on how you read this title, you’re thinking one of two things right now:  Life has gotten the best of me, or I’m a big hockey fan.  Confused? Let me explain. While traveling on I-95 to Pennsylvania, I passed a SUV with a license...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Which Route? Professional Counselor vs Life Coach</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Reffner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Retention &#038; Attrition: Helping Your Clients Stay Consistent</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Reffner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2013 19:16:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Client Retention: Keep Them Coming Back – Part I</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/client-retention-keep-them-coming-back-part-i/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Reffner]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2013 19:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
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