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Holistic Approach to Wellness and Well-being

Welcome to our Holistic Approach to Wellness and Well-being column, provided by the Bridging Harts Psychotherapy team. We offer our thoughts and viewpoints on life, family, therapy, and more.

The goal of our column is to be a helpful resource for all. If there is a topic you would like us to cover, please let us know by emailing [Please enable JavaScript to view this email address].

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Sticker Self-Check In Exercise  By Melissa Christiansen, MA, LPC Intern #73566 Supervised by Katrena Hart, MS, LPC Supervisor #15619             What’s happening for you right now, right in this moment? Are you calm?  Are you distracted?  Is your body hot, cold or comfortable? Take a big...

  By Nicole Reger, MS, CRC, LPC-Intern Supervised by Katrena Hart, LPC-S I was nervous and not exactly sure what I was looking for when I called Bridging Harts for the first time three years ago.  I was returning to counseling after a long break and the next steps were hazy, so Katrena invited...

Do You Have Time for New Year’s Resolutions? A List of Helpful Items   By Melissa Christiansen, MA, LPC Intern #73566 Supervised by Katrena Hart, MS, LPC Supervisor #15619                This post is a little out of the ordinary, but I hope you find the information helpful!  When I set my...

Living with Kids:  Creating a cohabitation agreement between family members By Melissa Christiansen, MA, LPC Intern and Hailey Innes, MS, LPC Intern, Supervised by Katrena Hart, MS, LPC Supervisor Maybe your teenager is a senior this year, and it’s getting harder and harder to agree on times,...

It’s Not the Stork!:  A Book about Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends – A Book Review By Melissa Christiansen, MA, LPC Intern Supervised by Katrena Hart, MS, LPC Supervisor               "It's Not the Stork!" is a helpful guide for discussing the birds and the bees with your...

What Am I Thinking? Having A Baby After Postpartum Depression – A Book Review By Melissa Christiansen, MA, LPC Intern Supervised by Katrena Hart, MS, LPC Supervisor  “What Am I Thinking?” If you suffered from a perinatal mood disorder, it’s understandable that you may question your...

“You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.” (Postpartum Support International Training & Conference 2016) by Melissa Christiansen, MA, LPC Intern Supervised by Katrena Hart, MS, LPC Supervisor At the end of June, I was lucky enough to attend an intensive...

Aha! Parenting:  A review of my favorite online parenting resource By Melissa Christiansen, MA, LPC Intern Supervised by Katrena Hart, MS, LPC Supervisor “Help!  How do I handle this with my child?” If you’ve ever had a conversation about teaching or parenting with me, you’ve probably heard me...