As I make plans for the holidays, I am feeling anxious about conflicts that might happen. There are family members that I do want to spend time with, and part of me is excited. But when we disagree or butt heads, the conversations can get intense. How can I have a more peaceful time? We
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“I’ve been having a really hard time with my family. I’ve been seeing online more and more people talking about going no contact with family. How do I know if estrangement is the right way to deal with family conflict?” First, this is such a heavy decision to be dealing with. I’m sure it can’t
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“I feel almost paralyzed with worry — there are so many bad things happening in the world right now. What if something bad happens in my life next? I wish I felt more calm and confident in my life. Any advice?” Oh, how my heart goes out to you. When worry creeps into our lives,
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“I’ve been practicing different kinds of boundaries in my relationships, but I’ve also been hearing people talk about having boundaries with the news and social media. I tried limiting my time on apps and reading fewer articles, but I keep returning to the same bad habits. I feel bad about not keeping up with information
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“I have worked hard on my communication skills. I know how to share my feelings, validate others, and assert my needs, but what if sometimes it doesn’t work? What if the other person still does not change their perspective or hear me?“ Of course with all the intention and care you are putting into your
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Everyone is talking about setting boundaries, but what are they? A therapist at the Capital Crescent Collective offers definitions and examples that help relationships thrive.
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“I’ve started hearing more about Autism and ADHD, and I connect with many of those stories, but it feels confusing. Some of the traits and examples I learn about sound similar to trauma, OCD, or anxiety. Is there even a way to tell those things from Autism?“ You aren’t alone in your confusion! Many stories
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I’m a teacher, and I’m really stuck on a decision about my job next year. Do I take on more work, but in the subject area I love…or do I reduce my course load and teach subjects I don’t like as much? Any strategies you can share with me about making that decision? Making a
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In meeting other people with my neurotype, I’ve heard really strong opinions about therapy when it comes to Autism and ADHD. How do I know whether to get therapy for my neurotype and what kind of therapy should I seek? It can absolutely be overwhelming for people new to the Autistic and ADHD communities to
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In the last few years, I’ve noticed more and more therapists offering virtual therapy and teleheath. But will virtual therapy be as helpful as in-person therapy? The therapists and coaches at Capital Crescent Collective hear this question often. This is a very common question! For years, tools did not exist to provide reliable telehealth services,
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