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<description><![CDATA[Cynthia McKenna MEd, MDiv, MA, LPC, NCC Cynthia McKenna helps individuals and couples create and maintain healthy, happy relationships. Cynthia has more than 12 years of experience in counseling and group work, She works with adults and couples in her Texas Hill Country office. Cynthia has led workshops and retreats throughout Texas and Oklahoma, and she is available work with your business or group. She can design insightful retreats and workshops on: relationships, improving communication, stress management, parenting, grief, LGBT issues, spirituality, workshops for couples, trauma and PTSD, teamwork, and marketing for therapists. Email Cynthia McKenna to schedule an appointment ... ]]></description>
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<title>Couples -- Are You Growing Apart?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Does it feel like you and your partner are growing apart?  Do you miss that feeling of closeness that you used to have?  This article will give you some tips to bring you closer together and improve your relationship.]]></description>
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<title>Finding a Great Therapist - Tips to Help You Choose the Therapist that is Right for You</title>
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<description><![CDATA[You are feeling stressed or upset and can't seem to get past your problems, so you decide to go to a therapist.  Which therapist should you see? How do you find a good counselor or therapist? Here are some ideas to help you.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Angry?  Taking A Break May Help</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Most folks do not like to argue.  I know, some people are really good at it, and some people seem to enjoy conflict.  But the vast majority of us would rather not fight with the ones we love.  The researchers at The Gottman Institute have discovered a simple way to help cool your anger.

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<title>Depression - Common Signs and Symptoms</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Anyone can have depression.  If you used to feel good, happy, and productive and now you are sad and have trouble getting the smallest tasks finished, it is a good idea to take the time to explore the changes. 
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<title>Healthy Boundaries - What Are Boundaries and  How Can They Help You and Your Kids?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Healthy boundaries are like invisible safety zones that surround each person.  Boundaries help us keep ourselves safe, and keep us from doing harm to others.  Sometimes, without knowing or meaning to, we do not keep our own boundaries intact.  Alternately, we might invade another person's boundaries, making them feel uncomfortable.  ]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Secondary Trauma</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Secondary trauma can occur when you see or hear about a traumatic event.  Secondary trauma or vicarious trauma does not happen to you directly, but you feel its effects.  You might have experienced secondary trauma when you watched the news reports after 9-11.  More recently, many people were rightly disturbed in the aftermath of hurricanes Rita and Katrina.  People can even experience vicarious trauma from watching the news or graphic scenes in movies.
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<title>Tune In To Your Intuition</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We humans are intuitive creatures.  We have the ability to gain insight into our surroundings and experiences by listening to our inner voice.  Sharpen your quiet inner-nudging that we call intution.]]></description>
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<title>Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - The Body Responds To Trauma</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Trauma can affect our physical and emotional well-being.  It results when an event causes a person to feel an overwhelming sense of vulnerability and loss of control.  Some people will get through a trauma without many after-effects.  However, some people will be profoundly affected.  "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - The Body Responds To Trauma" will help you identify the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and suggests some avenues for treatment.]]></description>
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<title>After A Trauma - Acute Stress Disorder</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Having Acute Stress Disorder can be very frustrating.   You have been through something terrible, you don't feel like yourself, and, you want to get back to your normal life.  The problem is, your regular coping skills are not working.  This article helps identify symptoms and suggests treatments for Acute Stress Disorder.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Stressed Out? Symptoms of Stress and Simple Ways to Feel Better</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Stress is one way our bodies respond to changes in the environment and is a normal part of daily life.  Stress can be caused by a variety of factors including home and work environments, finances, illness, relationship problems, neglecting your health, and having unrealistic expectations for yourself and others.  Even positive or happy experiences can increase our stress levels.  Stress isn't just bothersome; up to 90% of illnesses are stress related.  "Are You Stressed Out?  Symptoms of Stress and Simple Ways to Feel Better" will help you pay attention to your own stress responses and show you simple ways to reduce and manage stress. ]]></description>
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<title>Is This Depression?  Screening Tool and Simple Ways to Feel Better</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We all have bad days and the ups and downs of daily living can really wear us out.  Sometimes, we notice that we are having more down times than up, and the feelings of sadness or hopelessness can begin to dominate our outlook. "Is this Depression?  Screening Tool and Simple Ways to Feel Better" can help you identify depression with great ideas to improve your mood.]]></description>
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<title>Rethinking Resolutions:  Ways To Make Changes And Bring More Balance To Your Life</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Many of us make resolutions that focus on something that is "wrong" with us.  This resolution-making is also loaded with guilt, because if you don't achieve what you set out to do, you can feel a sense of failure.  In "Rethinking Resolutions:  Ways To Make Changes And Bring More Balance To Your Life," I offer you a different approach to making large and small life changes.]]></description>
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