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4 Tips to Manage Holiday Stress

December 15, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist.       The holiday season can be joyous and filled with memories, family time, and festive food....

Food & Mood: How Are They Linked?

December 1, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Zach Shivers, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.  It’s well known that our diet significantly impacts our well-being, including our emotional, behavioral, and mental health. Keep reading...

Election Stress is Real, But Here's How to Deal

December 1, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates providers consulted for this article are Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Michelle Iversen and Brett Cushing. Michelle and Brett are Outpatient Therapists and the co-hosts of Psyched for Psychology.  Mid-term elections are...

How to Manage Stress So It Doesn't Lead to a Breakdown

November 3, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist.   Are you stressed? While some stress is a normal part of life, there are times when...

How Gratitude Can Change Your Life

November 2, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Lindsay Barganz-Junker, MA, LMFT, DBT Team Lead/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Focusing on gratitude is a life-altering tool, but hearing someone say, “Be grateful!”...

What Radical Acceptance Is & How to Apply It in Your Life

October 25, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist.     It’s no secret that...

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...

4 Ways to Support Children’s Mental Health this School Year

October 3, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Heather Larson, Outpatient Therapist.         The beginning of a new school year can be a tough transition for children and families, especially considering the...

How to Stop Procrastinating & Reach Your Goals

October 3, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Martha Sepulveda, Outpatient Therapist.   Do you find yourself procrastinating tasks often, even when you know completing them will help you? While some procrastination can...