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	<title>self-esteem &#8211; Counseling and Life Coaching &#8211; Find a Counselor</title>
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		<title>Eating disorders in the media: Are influencers influencing the wrong ideals?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madison Bambini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:20:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eating Disorders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body dysmorphic disorder]]></category>
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		<title>3 tips for using social media without destroying your self-esteem (Video)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-esteem]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thriveworks video]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Many of us scroll through social media on a daily basis—and our self-esteem takes a hit in the process. Why? Because social media is a highlight reel. In other words, people usually only share things like positive news and the most...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Common mental health problems among young women: Self-esteem, anxiety, and depression</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
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		<title>Social media: the cause of low self-esteem among women?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/social-media-low-self-esteem-among-women/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self-Awareness]]></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>
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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>Show your appreciation for others and experience a boost in wellbeing by making a gratitude visit</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/appreciation-experience-boost-wellbeing-gratitude/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Positive Psychology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gratitude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life]]></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;] Gratitude is all about showing your appreciation for the good things in your life; and engaging in gratitude practices is incredibly beneficial to your health. Some scientifically proven benefits of practicing gratitude include a boost...]]></description>
		
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		<title>What is positive psychology? How can this movement benefit me?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/positive-psychology-movement-benefits/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:18:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#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;3.17.6&#8243;] Positive psychology is the study of human flourishing; in application, one assumes thoughts, feelings, and actions that provide the greatest value to his or her life. Practices of positive psychology include showing your appreciation for your loved ones, building personal strengths, and employing...]]></description>
		
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		<title>The psychology of gratitude: 6 benefits of being thankful this Thanksgiving (Updated)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/psychology-gratitude-benefits-thankful-thanksgiving/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 13:00:29 +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; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#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;4.0.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Many of us celebrate Thanksgiving by helping ourselves to a plate stacked high with turkey, potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie—but the holiday isn’t just for eating delicious food! The whole point of Thanksgiving is to...]]></description>
		
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		<title>What if my kid is the bully? Here are 7 tips for concerned parents (Updated)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Matone, LPCA]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px&#124;0&#124;50px&#124;0&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on&#124;desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#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;3.17.2&#8243;] Many parents are concerned about their children being subjected to bullying, but we often forget to consider...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Psychologists and therapists reveal one of the most common mental health problems they see amongst their clients: a low self-esteem</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/psychologists-therapists-reveal-mental-health-problem/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2018 13:06:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health Awareness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Illness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[confidence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-esteem]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=61754</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;4.0.7&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] While there are many issues discussed in therapy (including mental health conditions and relationship challenges) an extremely common issue is low self-esteem. Therapists use a few key strategies to help their patients build their confidence...]]></description>
		
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		<title>All dog-lovers know pups have a huge impact on our lives. Here’s how man&#8217;s best friend can help you live your best life</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/dogs-pups-best-friend-impact-lives/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brett Farmiloe]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 13:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pets and Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-esteem]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=73225</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;] Dogs are scientifically-proven to benefit us in a number of ways and improve our overall health (both physical and mental). For one, pet owners tend to have lower cholesterol and blood pressure because they’re more...]]></description>
		
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		<title>How should parents talk to their teens about self-esteem and self-awareness?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/parents-teach-teens-self-esteem-awareness/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-esteem]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teen]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72677</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;] Teenhood is characterized by awkward, confusing changes that can make or break one’s mental health. A key to thriving during this time is understanding self-esteem and self-awareness and taking the necessary steps to develop a...]]></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>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-esteem]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media]]></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>Social Media Isn’t So Great For Your Mental Health—Here’s Why</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/social-media-not-great-mental-health/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 20:07:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Media Use]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[connection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[highlight reel]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71548</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.6&#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;3.6&#8243;] The capabilities and functionalities of social media are absolutely awe-inspiring. I mean, these platforms allow us to upload our thoughts and our experiences to the web in a matter of seconds; they enable us to have instant conversations with people on the complete...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Person-Centered Therapy: The Best Approach to Therapy for Black Men and Women</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/person-centered-therapy-best-approach-african-american-counseling/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Guest]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 16:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling for African Americans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[empathy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[stigma]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71194</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;] According to Alisha Powell, licensed clinical social worker, “counseling for Black men and women needs to be rooted in person-centered therapy. Most don’t come into therapy wanting to be told that everything will be okay and...]]></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>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[isolation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[loneliness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[motivation]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71012</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;] 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>Soothe Your Lonely Feelings With Acceptance and Positivity</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/soothe-lonely-feelings-acceptance-positivity/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 20:21:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Loneliness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Positivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[isolation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mood]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70959</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;3.27.4&#8243;]I am kind. I am smart. I am important. It might sound like I’m bragging, but I assure you I’m not—I’m just practicing some positive affirmations! Have you ever heard of these? They’re basically positive statements or...]]></description>
		
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		<title>A Social Media and Depression Story—What’s the Connection?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/social-media-depression-story-connection/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 17:53:37 +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[loneliness]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70698</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;] Instead of setting New Year’s resolutions, I set New Month’s resolutions. So, rather than brainstorming a few different goals to tackle throughout the year, I set one main goal to tackle each month. In January,...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Can Sports Cause Depression?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/sports-cause-depression/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 16:51:45 +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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70668</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, it’s just a game. But for others, it’s a lifestyle. I’m talking about the players of course, but there’s another group that fits the bill: die-hard sports fans. For players and die-hard sports...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Is Connecting with Others Important?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/connecting-others-important/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 21:18:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></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;] I’m guessing you’ve heard the term “self-care” before, right? And you probably associate it with a few specific images: sinking into a warm bubble bath, scribbling in a journal before bed, or maybe meditating quietly...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Spend Time Alone Without Feeling Lonely: A Simple, Beneficial Self-Care Strategy</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/spend-time-alone-without-feeling-lonely-self-care-strategy/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 21:09:06 +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;4.4.1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] A year or so ago, I read a poem that really resonated with me: “Loneliness is a sign you are in desperate need of yourself.” This one-liner, which is written by Rupi Kaur and featured...]]></description>
		
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		<title>How Can Positive Affirmations Change My Life?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/positive-affirmations-change-life/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 20:56:57 +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;3.3.1&#8243;] Let’s get straight to business. First and foremost, what in the world are positive affirmations? Positive affirmations are statements that help us overcome those negative thoughts that clog up our minds. For example, “I forgive myself for my imperfections, I’m only human,” or simply, “I believe...]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Cause and Effect of Low Self-Esteem: A Mindfulness Teacher Weighs In</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/cause-effect-low-self-esteem/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:26:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.96&#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;3.0.96&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;] Simply defined, your self-esteem is how you feel about yourself and your abilities. And according to Tina Bakardzhieva, Level Two Mindfulness-based Interventions Teacher, it can have a pretty big effect on your life, whether it’s high, low, or somewhere in-between. Bakardzhieva says...]]></description>
		
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		<title>6 Mental Health Benefits of Playing Sports: Improved Mood, Confidence, Focus, and More</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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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 column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _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;1_2&#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;3.27.4&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]Sports are a longtime love of mine—I may not tune into Sunday night football every week or follow my basketball team the whole season through, but I respect, support, and even envy what the players do...]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Myth About Self-Esteem That Is Keeping Yours Low</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Negroni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Happiness]]></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 does it really take to build lasting self-esteem? When you think of your own self-esteem, you probably imagine a scale or list of numbers that indicate how much of it you have. We believe that having a lot of self-esteem (or self-worth) is a...]]></description>
		
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