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Do You Have a Toxic Friend?

March 30, 2023
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist. Our friendships have a significant impact on our well-being, at any age in our...

How to Maintain Friendships

March 30, 2023
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist. Friendships are some of the most valuable relationships that we have in our lives. They provide...

6 Tips to Build Authentic Connections

January 25, 2023
Research has found that loneliness can lead to feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Those who feel lonely may have difficulty forming meaningful connections with others and be more susceptible to developing...

How Phones Impact Relationships

January 12, 2023
In today's digital age, phones have become an integral part of our daily lives. They keep us connected to the world around us and provide us with access to information, entertainment, and communication at our...

4 Steps to Assertive Communication

October 10, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist.          Do you know what the healthiest and most effective communication style is? According to...

What's Your Communication Style?

October 3, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.        Minnesotans are known for the ability to "be nice" and/or passive-aggressive. “We have opinions, but we...

The Benefits of Vulnerability

August 25, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates providers consulted for this article are Michelle Iversen, LMFT and Brett Cushing, LMFT. Michelle and Brett are Outpatient Therapists and the co-hosts of Psyched for Psychology. Being vulnerable...