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		<title>Our pets love us unconditionally: They bring us endless fun, joy, and comfort which all prove beneficial to our mental health</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category>
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		<title>Counseling for men—It’s okay to ask for help</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/counseling-for-men/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anthony Centore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2019 13:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Men and Mental Health]]></category>
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		<title>Anger can hurt your physical health in old age! (Video)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/anger-can-hurt-your-physical-health-in-old-age-video/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 13:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Anger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Exercise]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
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		<title>Napping can lower your blood pressure (Video)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/napping-can-lower-your-blood-pressure-video/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 12:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blood pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[naps]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] No need to feel guilty about napping. A study from the American College of Cardiology says midday napping can lower your blood pressure. Researchers analyzed 212 people with an average age of 62 years old....]]></description>
		
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		<title>Do I have sleep apnea? What is it? What does it feel like?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-sleep-apnea-feels-like/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sleep Disturbances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[sleep]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which the individual’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts again while they sleep. There are a few different kinds of sleep apnea, of which are rooted in the...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Don’t become a complete hermit in the winter—you and your loved ones need each other now more than ever</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/dont-become-hermit-winter-spend-time-loved-ones/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Surviving the Winter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[socializing]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Socializing plays a huge role in our health and wellbeing—unfortunately, many of us fail to fulfill our social needs in the cold days of winter. Why is socializing so important? Because it brings us pleasure,...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Exercise is important, even in the ice cold winter months—here are some tips for working out in the winter</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Many of us struggle to find the motivation to work out, especially in the winter; however, it is possible to implement an effective plan for working out during this cold season. First, you should build...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Here are 5 hacks that will help you keep your New Year’s resolutions in the dead of winter (Updated)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-thrive-dead-winter/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[happiness]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[resolutions]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Often, we feel less happy and less motivated during the winter months; we feel more irritable, fatigued, sad, and frustrated, instead. These feelings can make it incredibly hard to find happiness and accomplish those New...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Am I addicted to sugar? Learn to control your sugar intake and take control of your health again (Updated)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/am-i-addicted-to-sugar/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lenora KM]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:50:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[addiction]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[sugar]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221;] A coworker surprises the team with a box of doughnuts, each covered in sugary icing, sprinkles, and candies and filled with jelly, chocolate or pudding. A...]]></description>
		
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		<title>How can you tell if someone close to you might be suicidal? Educate yourself on the warning signs of suicidal behavior (Updated)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/signs-of-suicide/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mandi Corbett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Suicide Awareness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=35022</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px&#124;0&#124;50px&#124;0&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on&#124;desktop&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.13.1&#8243;] Suicide is more common than a lot of us...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Finding that middle ground between your daily routine and new opportunities will get you the best of both worlds and make for a happy, fulfilling life</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/daily-routine-change-opportunities-happy-fulfilling-life/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 13:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73227</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Daily routines can reduce stress, help us break bad habits (and create better ones), and introduce structure to our lives. However, it’s also beneficial to open ourselves to change and new opportunities as they arise—doing...]]></description>
		
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		<title>What’s the relationship between alcohol consumption and sleep deprivation?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/alcohol-consumption-sleep-deprivation/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Drugs and Mental Health]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73094</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.11.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.11.1&#8243;] Alcohol consumption can have negative effects on your sleep, which then can lead to problems with mental health. For example, alcohol represses REM sleep, contributes to sleep apnea and snoring, keeps you up, and brings on some crazy dreams. This damage to your...]]></description>
		
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		<title>You can be a good mom to your newborn and stay on top of your physical, mental, and emotional health—here’s how</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/good-mom-newborn-physical-mental-emotional-health/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] While it’s important to prioritize your newborn’s health, it’s equally as important that you take care of yourself as well. Keep your physical health on track by staying hydrated and eating nutritious foods. You should...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Here’s how you can help your loved one with PTSD</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/loved-one-ptsd-help-welcoming-normalizing-conversations-illness/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:14:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71731</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] It’s important we understand and raise awareness for harmful mental illnesses like PTSD. Though the disorder can vary from person-to-person, common symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, and hypervigilance. Letting our loved ones with PTSD know...]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 Common Misconceptions About the Course and Development of PTSD</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/common-misconceptions-course-development-ptsd/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 19:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71715</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.7&#8243;] As with many conversations surrounding mental health, there are a few common misconceptions when it comes to understanding the course and development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental illness that many suffer with after experiencing a traumatic event. Dr. Joe Bates, brain...]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Unintended Side Effects of Spending Too Much Time on Social Media Platforms</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/unintended-side-effects-spending-time-social-media-platforms/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Austin Fabel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Media Use]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71645</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] In late 2010, Steve Jobs was still at the head of Apple and had recently unveiled the first iPad. Jobs was well known for his personality and would often call reporters to let them know...]]></description>
		
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		<title>The News Can Bring About Unwanted Anxiety</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/news-bring-unwanted-anxiety/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 17:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71596</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Every morning when I wake up, one of the first things I do is turn on The Today Show. It’s mostly background noise while I complete the rest of my morning routine, but sometimes I...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Healthy vs. Unhealthy Social Media Use: What’s the Difference?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/healthy-unhealthy-social-media-use/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:40:38 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[connection]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] If you’re an avid social media user—say of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, or all of the above—you’ve probably wondered at some point in your life if your habits would be considered healthy… or if there...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Should I Try Online Counseling?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/why-try-online-counseling/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 19:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.3.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; inner_width=&#8221;auto&#8221; inner_max_width=&#8221;none&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.22.7&#8243;] As with most things, counseling has changed and grown exponentially since its initial development. First, let’s consider all of the various approaches to counseling that exist today: there’s cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and more....]]></description>
		
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		<title>How Does Social Media Affect Loneliness?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/social-media-affect-loneliness/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 18:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[isolation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[loneliness]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70871</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243;] My phone’s home screen is crowded with apps. And the majority of them are my social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit… and on and on and on. It’s always bothered me...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Are Sleep and Depression Related?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/sleep-depression-related/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 18:37:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Causes of Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70784</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] I imagine it isn’t hard for any of you to imagine just how harmful lack of sleep can be. Because you’ve probably experienced it. Maybe you stayed up too late in college studying for a...]]></description>
		
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		<title>When Work Causes Depression</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/when-work-causes-depression/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stella Odogwu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 14:59:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Causes of Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Depression]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70725</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] A few days ago, I was having an initial session with a new client. She works at a well-known New York Investment Banking company, a job she felt extremely proud to have. Like me, she...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Can You Feel Depressed After a Breakup? How Can You Feel Happy Again?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/depressed-breakup-feel-happy-again/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 17:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Causes of Depression]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Depression]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70695</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] If you’re anything like me, you don’t take change or rejection well… which means you probably don’t take breakups so well. I mean, who does? Breakups—whether you’re the one who has initiated the split or...]]></description>
		
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		<title>What Constitutes An Unhealthy Lifestyle? Can An Unhealthy Lifestyle Lead to Depression?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/unhealthy-lifestyle-leading-depression/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 17:13:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Causes of Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Depression]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70617</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Depression—a mental health disorder characterized by a depressed mood, which causes significant impairment in one’s everyday life—is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to a recent study by the World Health Organization. This illness...]]></description>
		
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		<title>What is Gratitude? Is It the Key to Happiness?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/gratitude-key-to-happiness/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 21:14:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Happiness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gratitude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[happiness]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] How often do you say, “This is the worst day ever,” or maybe even, “I hate my life”? Probably every now and then. A lot of us are easily disheartened when things don’t quite go...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Is Sleep So Important? How Can I Incorporate It Into My Self-Care Routine?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/sleep-important-incorporate-self-care-routine/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 20:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70513</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.1&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.2.1&#8243;] Guess what! One of your favorite activities of all-time comes with some pretty amazing benefits. It takes little to no effort, you can do it from the convenience of your own home (and often do), AND you don’t even have to get out...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Exercising and Eating Well: These Two Self-Care Practices Are Vital to Your Wellbeing</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/exercising-eating-self-care-practices-vital-wellbeing/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 20:43:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70511</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] For some reason or another, people roll their eyes at the term self-care. But really, we should all be talking about self-care and bragging about how we prioritize our wellbeing rather than feeling ashamed or...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mental Health Days: What Are They? When Are They Appropriate?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mental-health-days-important-appropriate/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 13:57:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70421</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243;] When we’re debilitated by a painfully sore throat, stuffy nose, and pounding headache, we’re quick to call out of work. When we’re injured with a broken arm or sprained ankle, we don’t think twice about taking...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Give Yourself a Break: Why Taking a Break Is a Good Thing</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/give-yourself-break-good-thing/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 13:50:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Two words: snow day. Kids everywhere scream excitedly because they don’t have to go to school and adults breathe a sigh of relief because they get an unexpected day off of work—guilt-free. That’s why snow...]]></description>
		
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		<title>A Moderate 10-Minute Workout Can Boost Brain Power</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/moderate-10-minute-workout-boost-brain-power/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Health & Exercise]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] Exercise is incredibly beneficial—even vital—to both our physical and mental health: it can, decrease negative feelings such as stress, improve brain health and memory, and even reduce one’s risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Still, even...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Eating Leafy Greens May Improve Your Brain Health</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:40:06 +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 _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] Think back to when you were a kid: what’s the one thing your parents demanded time and time again? The phrase that haunts you to this day? You can probably still hear them yelling, “Clean your room!” or “Get to bed!”...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Study Finds High Intensity Exercise Improves Memory</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:09:20 +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;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_video _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; src=&#8221;https://youtu.be/tXlc_bEiww0&#8243; /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] For me, running is therapy. Whenever I’m having an off day, I’m feeling down in the dumps, or I simply wish to clear my head, I break out the tennis shoes. Sometimes it takes a good hour...]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 Ways to Ensure Exercise is a Part of Your Day</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Boundaries]]></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 _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] Exercise is an important—even essential—part of life, as it provides us with a multitude of health benefits, both mental and physical. A few of these include a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, the strengthening of bones and muscles, improved mood, increased...]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 Positive Effects Playing Sports Can Have on a Child’s Health</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:36:37 +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 _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_repeat_1=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] Growing up, my brother and I were both very active and our parents very busy. I played soccer, basketball, tennis, and even danced and ice-skated for a while. Meanwhile, my brother also played soccer, basketball, tennis, and...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Less Junk on Their Trunk: Elephants Jump on the Bandwagon and Start Fitness Tracking</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.60&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] Yes, you read that right: elephants are enrolling in a fitness tracking project. The program is called Elephant Welfare Initiative, which was introduced earlier this year and is determined to improve the wellbeing of captive elephants across the U.S. More than 40 zoos...]]></description>
		
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