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Integrative Therapy: From CBT to Z | Redefine Your Journey Toward Emotional Resilience
I want to say -- there are a lot of letters in this blog in the form of acronyms. There is a virtual alphabet soup going on, but I'll do my best to break this down in a way that is both easy to grasp, and doesn't make you want to sleep.
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Limiting Beliefs - How to stop the self-talk that can hold you back.
Do you ever have a thought that maybe you aren't good enough to do X, Y or Z just yet? Perhaps if you just studied a little more, or acted a bit more like someone else...anyone else...
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Hormones, Emotions, and Sleep: The Menopause Triangle of Doom
The deal is -- hormones, emotions and sleep are all tied together, and it is important to your physical, emotional and mental health to understand this aspect of life.
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August Mood - Call of the Wild Woman
August reminds us to take that much-needed time to nourish ourselves, allowing the wild woman spirit to flourish and guiding us to embrace our sensuality fully.
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How Does Sleep Affect Mental Health?
Sleep is essential for emotional well-being and cognitive function, allowing your brain to process emotions, consolidate memories, and recharge for the day ahead. Without adequate sleep, it’s harder to manage stress, stay focused, and maintain a positive outlook.
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Menopause as a Rite of Passage - on Life Initiations
Menopause is so much more than just a biological event; it’s a profound life transition, a doorway into an entirely new phase of existence.
Unfortunately, society often overlooks its significance, reducing it to just a list of symptoms or a marker of aging.
But what if we shifted our perspective and saw menopause for what it truly is? A soulful initiation.
A rite of passage.
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CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for Menopause - A DIY Technique to Help
Menopause and perimenopause can feel like navigating uncharted waters, bringing with them a mix of emotions, changes, and challenges. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or not quite yourself, please know you’re not alone. This is a time of significant transformation, and it’s completely natural to experience ups and downs. That said, there are tools available to help you navigate these changes with greater ease and confidence.
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CBT for Menopause - How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help with Emotions & Menopause
Emotions can feel intense during perimenopause and menopause, but CBT offers practical techniques to help you regain a sense of control. Here are some strategies to help manage your emotions:
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Hashimoto’s Disease and Mental Health: Why Holistic Care Matters
If you’ve been feeling like your emotional well-being isn’t fully supported in your Hashimoto’s journey, you’re not alone...
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Adrenal Fatigue and Limbic System Impairment—What's the Difference?
Hey sis -- All that multitasking may not be best for you. In today’s fast-paced world, women often wear many hats, balancing work, family, and personal well-being. It’s no surprise that fatigue, brain fog, and burnout can feel like part of everyday life. But sometimes, these feelings go deeper, and terms like adrenal fatigue and limbic system impairment come up as potential explanations for what’s going on. If you’ve ever felt confused or unsure about what these terms mean.
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The Best of The Worst | Food Choices during Perimenopause & Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause are natural stages in a woman’s life, but they can come with uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, and difficulty sleeping. While many factors can influence these symptoms, diet plays a significant role in either alleviating or worsening them. Certain foods can disrupt hormonal balance, aggravate symptoms, or make managing weight and energy levels more challenging. On the other hand, making mindful food choices can hel
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Menopause and Emotions | You're not "Crazy"
In some ways, I wonder if there is a generation if us longing to go live on a compound, or in a shared house like our own unique versions of the Golden Girls. What would I do with my husband? He could visit. I'm kidding. We're all kidding...right?
I think. The answer depends on the day. It is the shift of the midlife journey for women. Navigating who we are and what we want in life once more. This time without all the energy boosting, feel good hormones.
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Ketamine and Pain Management
How Ketamine Works In the field of Pain Medicine | Ketamine for Pain Management Ketamine is one of the oldest medications around. It has...
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Testosterone Loss in Women during Peri/Menopause
When we think about hormones and women’s health, estrogen often takes the spotlight.
But did you know that testosterone also plays a crucial role in a woman’s overall well-being? Testosterone loss in women during menopause needs addressed.
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Therapy as an Act of Rebellion & a note on Rebelling | letters from Dena
I sat typing a paper last night that is due today, and in typical ADHD style - ruminating on the thought of the paper while waiting until the last minute stress push to actually write the paper -- has given me a moment of insight.
The paper was about the importance of taking time to establish relationship during the informed consent process, and my professor asked why this important.
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Understanding "Manopause": Myths and Facts About Male Hormonal Changes
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t always get the spotlight but really should: male menopause. It's not a midlife crisis, although some folks may experience major shifts during this phase of life. Yes, male menopause is a real thing, and no, it doesn’t mean you’re about to start stocking up on ice cream and tissues for those late-night emotional TV binges. (Although, hey, no judgment from me if you do.)
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Progesterone Loss & Perimenopause - Navigating the Midlife Journey
Get ready for the kicker: while both estrogen and progesterone fluctuate, it’s often the drop in progesterone that tends to throw us for a loop during perimenopause. Here's why..
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You May Feel Worse Before You Feel Better - letters from Dena
Change and processes often follow a pattern that can feel counterintuitive: things may get worse before they get better.
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Shamanic Practice as a Compliment to Traditional Talk Therapy with Trauma
Combining shamanic practices with talk therapy can create a holistic approach to healing that benefits the mind, brain, body, and spirit.
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My name is Dena Bradford, MA
Dena is a psychotherapy student, healthcare executive, and medicine woman.
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A near-death health experience in her 30s prompted Dena to shift from a traditional industrialized healthcare philosophy in search of a deeper meaning to life, a stronger connection to God, and embracing balance at the intersection of the mind, body, brain and spirit for healing.

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