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	<title>mindfulness &#8211; Counseling and Life Coaching &#8211; Find a Counselor</title>
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		<title>How to create a successful self-care routine: Choose practices that align with your values and interests, decide that you are worthy, and more</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/employ-self-care-techniques-effectively/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[counseling]]></category>
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		<title>These three self-care techniques help to combat stress and anxiety: meditation, sleep hygiene, and learning to say no</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saying no]]></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;4.6.5&#8243;] Many of us take care of our physical health without thinking twice about it: We eat and we exercise; we stretch and relax; we moisturize dry skin and apply sunscreen; and we consult a doctor when...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Under pressure: Do you feel overwhelmed by stress? Here are a few tips for slowing down and calming that anxiety</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/under-pressure-calming-down-stress-anxiety/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Kountz]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grounding techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[journaling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress management]]></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;4.6.5&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Stress can be defined as something that is under an uncomfortable amount of pressure. In this case, that something is a someone and it&#8217;s you! And you’re tired of it. But now what? What...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mindfulness: A quick fix for anxiety, stress, and feelings of loneliness</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mindful-meditation-quick-fix-feeling-lonely/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[isolation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[loneliness]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[mindfulness]]></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;4.4.5&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Due to COVID-19 and the lifestyle changes we have been forced to make, many of us are struggling with anxiety, stress, feelings of loneliness, and other difficult emotions. Fortunately, self-care activities such as mindfulness can...]]></description>
		
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		<title>I feel trapped: Basic tips for slowing down racing thoughts and freeing your mind during self-isolation</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/trapped-inside-head-slow-down-racing-thoughts-free-mind/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:50:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Managing Difficult Emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feelings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></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;4.4.1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Due to COVID-19, many of us are self-isolating and social distancing, which is causing us to feel trapped inside of our own minds. Fortunately, we can reclaim control and free our racing minds by practicing...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dispositional mindfulness: an internal, non-judgmental practice that supports mental health</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/dispositional-mindfulness/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dan Tamasulo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dispositional mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mindfulness]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.29.3&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.29.3&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.29.3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Numerous methods of therapy and spiritual practice discuss mindfulness. Dispositional mindfulness (also recognized as trait mindfulness) is a category of consciousness that has lately, been given more serious research attention. It is defined as a keen awareness and attention to our thoughts...]]></description>
		
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		<title>What is social anxiety? Here are 8 tips that will help you overcome it</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-is-social-anxiety/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:41:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amygdala dysregulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exposure therapy]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.29.3&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.29.3&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.29.3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Social anxiety, or the fear of being negatively judged by others, employs the body’s natural defenses which are biologically hardwired. That said, we can take steps to address the triggers of our social anxiety and, in turn, overcome it. An important step...]]></description>
		
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		<title>You can increase compassion through guided meditation—here’s how</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/increase-compassion-guided-meditation/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Timothy Roy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compassion]]></category>
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		<title>Music and mindfulness can supplement stroke recovery! (Video)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/music-and-mindfulness-can-supplement-stroke-recovery/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 13:42:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mindfulness]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[thriveworks video]]></category>
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		<title>How can I develop a healthy relationship with food? Eat mindfully, enjoy your food, and focus on quality not quantity</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-can-i-develop-a-healthy-relationship-with-food-eat-mindfully-enjoy-your-food-and-focus-on-quality-not-quantity/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
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		<title>Is anger healthy? Anger is a biological response to a perceived injustice</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/is-anger-healthy-anger-is-a-biological-response-to-a-real-perceived-injustice/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bernard Golden]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Anger Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[biological]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[difficult emotions]]></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;4.6.5&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Anger is a natural emotion that stems from a perceived threat—to our physical or emotional wellbeing; our self-esteem or self-worth; our resources such as our finances, time or belongings; or those we love. Additionally, it’s a...]]></description>
		
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		<title>How can focusing on building personal strengths versus ruminating over my weaknesses benefit me?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/focusing-building-personal-strengths-vs-ruminating-weaknesses-benefits/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diviya Lewis]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Positive Psychology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[happiness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=76094</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;4.6.5&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] According to research conducted in the realm of positive psychology, our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors account for a significant portion (40%) of our overall happiness. This, of course, means that we have some control...]]></description>
		
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		<title>How parenting influences child development: Four tips for raising a happy, healthy child and equipping them with life-changing tools</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/parenting-happy-healthy-child-development/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72455</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;4.5.1&#8243;] You can set your child up for success by teaching them how to live a happy, healthy life and equipping them with beneficial tools. One parenting technique that can help you accomplish this mission is simply...]]></description>
		
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		<title>6 Tips for Improving Your Self-Esteem to Relieve Lonely Feelings</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/tips-improving-self-esteem-relieve-loneliness/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 19:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[isolation]]></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;] We all get lonely from time to time—after a breakup, at a new job, in a new city. Or sometimes for no obvious reason at all. But whatever the case, we have the power to relieve...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mindfulness: What Does It Mean and What Can It Do for Me?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mindfulness-meaning-purpose/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 17:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></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;] A lot of people are intimidated or turned off by the terms “mindfulness” and “meditation.” But in reality, there’s nothing to be afraid of. And there’s no reason not to give them a try. Because...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Step-By-Step Guide for Practicing Mindfulness Right Here, Right Now</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/guide-practicing-mindfulness-now/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=67563</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;] Does the past really stay in the past? It should, but sometimes it wreaks havoc on the present instead. I do my very best to shift my focus, to shake those negative thoughts about the...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enrich Your Child’s Life with Mindfulness: 3 Strategies</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/enrich-child-life-mindfulness/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=66629</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;] Parenting is unlike any other job: it’s time-consuming, it’s tiring, and it’s hard work. Okay, that’s pretty much the job description for every job out there—but in parenting, there’s a whole lot more at stake....]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 Pieces of Professional Advice for the New Year</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/5-professional-advice-new-year/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2017 15:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[goals]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=64964</guid>

					<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;4.0.9&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] The coming of the new year elicits a wide range of emotions: excitement, anxiety, relief, apprehension, happiness, and even fear. Some of us are ready to embark on a new journey and leave the past...]]></description>
		
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		<title>What Is Mindfulness? Refocusing Your Thoughts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:46:03 +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;] What is Mindfulness? Have you ever found yourself unable to shake the past? Or maybe you’re anxious about the future, and you can’t focus your attention elsewhere. In both regards, practicing mindfulness will bring you back to your center and to...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Knoxville Counselor: Life is Full of Tragedy, also Beauty</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/life-full-tragedy-beauty/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anthony Centore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2015 17:20:52 +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] The State of Things The day broke like many others. The sky was azure blue with wispy cirrus clouds high above full of shimmering ice crystals. We had driven into Cadiz, Kentucky, in the middle of the night after having been awakened by the news that Jenny’s...]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Neurological Effects of Mindfulness</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Anthony Centore]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:52:56 +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;] With K. Neal Hughes, M.A. LSPE NCC There is a science to all of this, and in the absence of science there really is nothing to any of it. How would lasting changes occur in anyone unless neurology was involved? It...]]></description>
		
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