Helping Younger Kids Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
Ready or not, folks, here comes the Fall 2025-2026 school year. July is the month that reminds Moms and Dads […]
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Helping Kids Cope with School Stress and Transitions
The school years can be a joyful time of growth and discovery, but they can also bring stress, pressure, and
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How to Recognize Toxic vs. Healthy Relationships
Relationships form the foundation of our emotional well-being. Whether it’s with a spouse, family member, friend, colleague, or even ourselves,
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Breaking Barriers: The Intersection of Mental Health and Disability
Disability and mental health are deeply intertwined yet too often treated as separate issues in care, advocacy, and everyday conversation.
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You Are Enough: Embracing Your Journey and Progress in Mental Health (For Men)
For many men, talking about mental health can feel like navigating uncharted territory. Societal expectations often tell men to be
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National PTSD Awareness Day: A Day to Reflect, Honor, and Raise Awareness
Every year on June 27th, National PTSD Awareness Day serves as a critical moment to spotlight the challenges and triumphs
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What Is PTSD? Understanding the Silent Struggles of Trauma Survivors
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often misunderstood, mischaracterized, and stigmatized. While many associate PTSD solely with combat veterans, the reality
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Breaking Through the Barriers: How Men Can Overcome the Pressure to ‘Be Strong’
For generations, men have been told to “man up,” “stay strong,” and “never let them see you sweat.” These messages,
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Man Enough to Care: Mental Health Starts with You
When it comes to mental health, men have often been left out of the conversation. Societal expectations have long demanded
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The Power of Connection: Why Building a Support System Matters for Men
In a culture that often equates masculinity with self-reliance, strength, and stoicism, many men grow up believing that asking for
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Men’s Mental Health: The Struggles, the Stats, and What You Can Do About It
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month gives us a time to shine a light on the often-unseen battles men face and
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Breaking the Silence: Men and Mental Health – Why It’s Time to Talk
June is Men’s Mental Health Month, a time set aside to spotlight a topic that remains wrapped in stigma and
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Therapy Is Not Just for Crises: 5 Myths About Mental Health Support
For too long, therapy has been seen as something people only seek when they’re in crisis. But the truth is
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Mental Health at Work: Tools for Stress, Burnout, and Boundaries
In today’s fast-paced, always-on work culture, mental health challenges don’t stop at the office door—they often begin there. From unrealistic
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The Emotional Load Women Carry: Unpacking the Invisible Weight
Every day, women around the world rise to meet the demands of work, caregiving, relationships, and their communities. While these
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Holding It All: Supporting Teacher Mental Health in and out of the Classroom
Teaching has always been a profession of passion, resilience, and deep emotional labor. But in recent years, the pressures on
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Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month: Why It Matters
There’s something sacred about the moment we pause to truly check in with ourselves—beyond the busyness, beyond the roles we
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Breaking the Stigma: Why Mental Health Matters for Everyone
Breaking the Stigma: Why Mental Health Matters for Everyone For too long, mental health has been clouded by misunderstanding, silence,
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Therapy 101: What to Expect in Your First Session
Therapy 101: What to Expect in Your First Session Taking the first step toward therapy can feel like a mix
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Therapy with a Faith Foundation: What Sets Us Apart
Therapy with a Faith Foundation: What Sets Us Apart At Refinery Counseling, we understand that true healing often goes beyond
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