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Gary Hardwick
December 15, 2025
Stress Reduction

The Science of Stress: Why Knowing How Stress Works Helps You Manage It

Gary Hardwick
December 15, 2025
Stress Reduction
The Science of Stress: Why Knowing How Stress Works Helps You Manage It

Understanding the physiological and psychological processes that stress initiates is critical—not only for recognizing its impact but also for managing it effectively.

Gary Hardwick
December 2, 2025
Depression Treatment

Behavioral Activation: Small Steps that Lift Depression

Gary Hardwick
December 2, 2025
Depression Treatment
Behavioral Activation: Small Steps that Lift Depression

The heart of behavioral activation is taking small, manageable steps toward activity. If you struggle with depression, even basic tasks like getting out of bed or taking a shower can feel overwhelming. BA encourages starting with the smallest possible action that feels achievable, then building from there.

Gary Hardwick
November 20, 2025
Stress Reduction

Assertiveness and Boundary Setting: Keys to Preventing Burnout and Managing Stress

Gary Hardwick
November 20, 2025
Stress Reduction
Assertiveness and Boundary Setting: Keys to Preventing Burnout and Managing Stress

Chronic stress, if left unchecked, can lead to burnout—a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that saps motivation and joy from life. Assertiveness and healthy boundary-setting are powerful tools that can help prevent burnout and make stress manageable.

Gary Hardwick
November 5, 2025
Depression Treatment

Creating a Support Network During Depression Treatment

Gary Hardwick
November 5, 2025
Depression Treatment
Creating a Support Network During Depression Treatment

Depression can cast a long shadow across your life. It can make the world seem distant and muted. It can make meaning and connection with others feel unreachable. One of the things that can help as you work to overcome your depression is a compassionate and well-structured support network.

Gary Hardwick
October 17, 2025
Anxiety Treatment

Why Anxiety Therapy is Often Overlooked in Seniors

Gary Hardwick
October 17, 2025
Anxiety Treatment
Why Anxiety Therapy is Often Overlooked in Seniors

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues affecting people of all ages, including seniors. And yet, anxiety therapy for older adults is frequently overlooked or underutilized.

Gary Hardwick
October 3, 2025
Trauma Treatment

How Trauma Therapy Can Help With Dissociation

Gary Hardwick
October 3, 2025
Trauma Treatment
How Trauma Therapy Can Help With Dissociation

Dissociation is not simply "spacing out" or daydreaming, although these are mild forms everyone may experience occasionally. Dissociation is a common reaction to trauma, and yet, it is often misunderstood. If you have experienced dissociation, it can feel like your sense of self is getting lost.

Gary Hardwick
September 20, 2025
Marriage Counseling

Is It A Healthy Debate Or A Fight?

Gary Hardwick
September 20, 2025
Marriage Counseling
Is It A Healthy Debate Or A Fight?

In close relationships, debate and disagreement are inevitable. You are two different people. You come from different backgrounds and life experiences. Because you see the world differently, you will see different issues and concerns differently.

Gary Hardwick
August 29, 2025
Marriage Counseling

Recognizing and Resolving Emotional Neglect

Gary Hardwick
August 29, 2025
Marriage Counseling
Recognizing and Resolving Emotional Neglect

Emotional neglect is a subtle, often invisible undermining of emotional bonds between you and your partner.  Unlike overt abuse or conflict, it is characterized by what is missing—attention, empathy, affirmation, and warmth—rather than by explicit negative actions.

Gary Hardwick
August 16, 2025
Trauma Treatment

How Social Media Can Trigger Trauma Responses

Gary Hardwick
August 16, 2025
Trauma Treatment
How Social Media Can Trigger Trauma Responses

We are learning a variety of ways that social media impact our mental health.  This is especially true for those who have experienced trauma. Social media can serve as a potent trigger for trauma responses, reopening old wounds and amplifying distress. 

Gary Hardwick
August 3, 2025
Anxiety Treatment

Learning How To Overcome The Avoidance That Comes with Anxiety

Gary Hardwick
August 3, 2025
Anxiety Treatment
Learning How To Overcome The Avoidance That Comes with Anxiety

Overcoming avoidance is not just about reducing anxiety; it's about reclaiming your life. When you confront fears, you expand your comfort zone and build resilience.

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