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		<title>5 ways to survive family tensions during the holidays</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Handel, Ph.D.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Managing Holiday Stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effective communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional wellbeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family problems]]></category>
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		<title>My partner and I have opposing political views: How to keep your relationship afloat during and after the election season</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-relationship-afloat-during-and-after-election-season/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madison Bambini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[election season]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[political views]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[politics]]></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; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Opposing political views can stir up conflict in your relationship and ultimately drive a wedge between you and your partner. Before you engage in a political discussion with your partner, press pause and...]]></description>
		
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		<title>US adults in counseling are feeling stressed, fearful, depressed, and hopeless about the presidential election, according to survey of mental health professionals</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/us-adults-feeling-stressed-fearful-depressed-hopeless-about-election/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 22:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[counseling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hopelessness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[news exposure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media]]></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;][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; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;] Fredericksburg, VA. 10/20/2020 — Amid a jarring presidential election and an overall difficult year, US adults in counseling are feeling stressed, fearful, depressed, and/or hopeless about the election. This, according to a survey conducted by...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Election depression: Managing feelings of despair and hopelessness during and after the election</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/election-depression-managing-feelings-of-despair-and-hopelessness/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Causes of Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breathing techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[counseling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[take a break]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=130799</guid>

					<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;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]Election season is—and always has been—stressful. So stressful, in fact, that Couples Therapist Steven Stosny created the term “election stress disorder,” which describes a state of complete and utter stress caused by the election. Think: Smear...]]></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>
		<category><![CDATA[wellbeing]]></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>I can’t take a day off of work without feeling stressed or guilty about it—how can I fix this?</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/cant-take-day-off-of-work-without-feeling-stressed/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 20:29:32 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Addressing Workplace Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[difficult emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[take a break]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacation]]></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; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] “I’m going to take Monday off—I’m overdue for a mental health day,” you tell your partner with confidence. The next morning, you walk into the office and open your inbox to draft an...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Self-care isn’t just the latest trend: Taking a bath, watching Netflix, napping, and other underrated activities can improve your mental and emotional wellness</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/self-care-and-underrated-activities-can-improve-mental-emotional-wellness/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self-Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alone time]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[binge watching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bubble bath]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[napping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[netflix]]></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;][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; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]What do you look forward to at the end of a long day or week? Maybe it’s a bubble bath with your favorite book in hand. Or, maybe it’s watching the next episode of your current...]]></description>
		
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		<title>National Working Parents Day: Show the working parents in your life just how much you appreciate them</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/national-working-parents-day-working-parents-appreciate-them/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alone time]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family stress]]></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;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]Every year on September 16, we celebrate National Working Parents Day. This year, our celebration is a little different, as the majority of working parents are either 1) adapting to working from home while their kids...]]></description>
		
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		<title>How Hearing Loss Impacts Mental Health and How to Cope</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/hearing-loss-impacts-mental-health/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Pauline Dinnauer, AuD]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health Awareness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[child mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effective communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hearing loss]]></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;4.6.1&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Human beings are innately social creatures. Communication is the core of civilization, the glue that holds society together. When we&#8217;re cut off from other people in some way — when we can no...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Divorce burnout: Effects on divorcees and their future relationships</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/divorce-burnout-effects-on-future-relationships/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Venchele Saint Dic]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[divorce mediation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationship issues]]></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;4.5.7&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] The sorrow felt when reading on the number of divorces leaves you with nothing short of blaring emotions. A divorce leaves you drained in an uphill battle without end with dried air in your...]]></description>
		
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		<title>10 reasons why you need divorce mediation before signing</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/10-reasons-divorce-mediation-before-signing/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristie Wright]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></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;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;] Divorce is not a one-size-fits-all process, and there are different ways to approach it. Couples need to consider their well-being when ending a marriage, and how best to handle the legal implications. Mediation offers numerous...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why it’s okay to grieve your original wedding date and how to shift your focus to the future</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/grieve-your-original-wedding-date-shift-focus-to-future/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madison Bambini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grief]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grief and loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wedding planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wedding planning stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wedding stress]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=120833</guid>

					<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;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]Weddings are a time for joy and utter happiness. It’s a special time in your life when you declare your undying love for your partner and celebrate amongst your closest friends and family. You spend months...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Coping during COVID: Improve your mental health by changing your outlook on life during the pandemic</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/improve-mental-health-changing-outlook-life-during-pandemic/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madison Bambini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Managing Difficult Emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[positive mindset]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positivity]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=119610</guid>

					<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;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]Everyone’s tired of talking about it, hearing about it, reading about it. You know what we’re alluding to: COVID. Who knew that Superbowl weekend would essentially be the close-out ceremony for the rest of the year?...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Caregiver burnout: How to cope with the stress of caring for an elder loved one</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/caregiver-burnout-cope-with-stress-caring-for-an-elder/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madison Bambini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:25:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stress Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[burnout]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caregiver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caregiver burnout]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[elderly care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-care]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=118986</guid>

					<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;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]Imagine you’re a young mom with two kids under the age of 10. You feel like you’ve finally managed to balance all of your responsibilities when you receive some hard news:  your grandmother’s health is deteriorating,...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Summer FOMO: Why you shouldn’t feel upset or guilty about staying home this summer</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/summer-fomo-why-you-shouldnt-feel-upset/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Madison Bambini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Managing Difficult Emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[vacation]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=118778</guid>

					<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;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]Imagine: It is winter of 2019, and you’re patiently waiting for the warm summer air to start swirling around again. You can practically feel the sunshine beating down on your face. You have vacations coming up...]]></description>
		
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		<title>My family stresses me out: Cut back on family conflict and stress by prioritizing time alone and communicating openly</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/cut-back-on-family-conflict-and-stress/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resolving Common Family Problems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alone time]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effective communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[honesty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Humor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress management]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=118067</guid>

					<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;4.5.1&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Family conflict and stress is, well, distressing. While it’s normal to fight with our loved ones—especially the family members we see and talk to regularly—withstanding and working through these conflicts is far from easy....]]></description>
		
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		<title>Warning signs of stress: Headaches, tense muscles, lack of concentration, and what to do about it</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/warning-signs-stress/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raven Jiselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Managing Difficult Emotions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stress and Anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health issues]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=113846</guid>

					<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;4.4.7&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]The world is under a lot of stress right now due to the current coronavirus pandemic. This has led to an overall state of disarray, as the world scrambles for a sense of normalcy in...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Online Counseling Question: How can you deal with stress at work during COVID-19? (Video)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/stress-at-work-during-covid/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 16:35:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Q&A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stress]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[online counseling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[telephone counseling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thriveworks video]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[virtual counseling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workplace issues]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=111530</guid>

					<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; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hello. My name is Bryan Prinzivalli and I&#8217;m a dual Licensed Clinician at Thriveworks in Lynchburg. I&#8217;m going to answer the question, &#8220;How can you...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Online Counseling Question: What can I do to destress during COVID-19? (Video)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/destress-during-covid/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:48:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=110117</guid>

					<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; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hi, my name is Mary Rhea and I&#8217;m a Licensed Clinician at Thriveworks in Reston, Virginia. Today I&#8217;m going to be answering the question, &#8220;What...]]></description>
		
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		<title>10 foolproof ways to relieve holiday stress: budgeting, planning, admiring your Christmas tree, and more</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/10-foolproof-ways-relieve-holiday-stress/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Managing Holiday Stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[christmas]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=63570</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; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] The Christmas season is in full swing! You know what that means—plenty of holiday stimuli. Santa Claus runs rampant in your town, “Silent Night” and &#8220;Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer&#8221; blare from your radio, trees light every...]]></description>
		
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		<title>How-to recover from burnout: 4 important tips (Video)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-to-recover-from-burnout-4-important-tips/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stress and Anxiety]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=91530</guid>

					<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; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Burnout is trudging to your desk each morning and barely putting a dent in your to-do list. It’s feeling depleted even after a full night’s rest. Burnout is exhaustion; and when you experience...]]></description>
		
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		<title>20 minutes sitting, walking outside found to lower stress! (Video)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 14:38:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[lower stress]]></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; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243;] Are you feeling stressed? Spend 20 minutes outside. Researchers from the University of Michigan say it can help. The team asked participants to spend 10 minutes or more outside, at least 3 times a week for 8...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Stress management for millennials: understanding and coping with the stressors of a quarter-life crisis</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/stress-management-for-millennials/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ruthie Kalai]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2019 19:35:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Bloggers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[major life transitions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[millennials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[quarter-life crisis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[therapy]]></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; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] I work predominantly with &#8220;millennials&#8221; in New York City; those 20-30 somethings who are openly and honestly seeking therapy, very often for the first time, to address certain issues that are more common among this...]]></description>
		
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		<title>How can therapy help with stress management? A therapist can work with you to understand major stressors, confront emotions, and identify helpful coping mechanisms</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-can-therapy-help-with-stress-management/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stress and Anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[difficult emotions]]></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;][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;3.0.47&#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; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243;] Stress is a normal part of life—but it can become harmful if it grows in excess, as a result of our failing to address and manage it properly. Fortunately, if you are struggling with stress management, a...]]></description>
		
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		<title>You can eliminate stress from your life by maintaining healthy relationships: spend meaningful time with loved ones, communicate effectively, and be kind</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/eliminate-significant-stress-life-healthy-relationships/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></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;4.0.6&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Stress is a normal part of life, but when it becomes too much it can cause you to suffer physically, mentally, and emotionally. The good news is we have power over many potential external...]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Anxiety That Stole Christmas</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/anxiety-stole-christmas/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thriveworks Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiety]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[christmas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></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;3.27.4&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]Christmas is a billion dollar holiday in the United States. People save throughout the year to to make sure they are able to purchase the gifts that their family members have requested. This is especially true for...]]></description>
		
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