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Clearing the Air: A Therapist’s Guide to Letting Go of Toxic People
By Michael D. Erickson LPC, Licensed Mental Health Therapist Understanding Toxic Relationships One of the most transformative steps you...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
We are all trauma survivors. We survived the pandemic and all the challenging events surrounding it. One blessing was that many...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Jan 154 min read
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More about Reunification Therapy
Reunification Therapy: A Comprehensive Overview Reunification therapy is a specialized therapeutic intervention designed to assist...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Oct 22, 20244 min read
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Using Green Tea in Practicing Self-Care
So this month I turned 54. Although there’s nothing magical about that number, it provided me an excellent opportunity to reflect and...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Aug 29, 20246 min read
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Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting Facilitation
Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting Facilitation
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Jun 21, 20243 min read
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Emotional Support Animals (ESAs)
Obtaining an emotional support animal
Michael D. Erickson LPC
May 8, 20245 min read
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Establishing a Positive Relationship with Your Ex for the Sake of Your Child
Promote a healthy environment for your child
Michael D. Erickson LPC
May 7, 20242 min read
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Reunification Therapy
Reunification therapy is a specialized form of therapy aimed at helping families heal and reconnect after experiencing estrangement,...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Mar 21, 20243 min read
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Celebrate Recovery
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice, my aim is to guide individuals on their journey to mental, emotional, and...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Sep 8, 20235 min read
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Creating Empathy through Zoom
Presentation at the Collaborative Law 2021 conference discussing mediation and mental health counseling through virtual mediums. How to...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Jun 23, 20231 min read
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What is a Parent Coordinator / Facilitator?
A Parenting Coordinator (PC) is a trained professional who helps parents in high-conflict custody or visitation disputes.
Michael D. Erickson LPC
May 23, 20233 min read
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Spirituality
Spirituality is a term that has been used by various individuals and organizations to describe a range of beliefs and practices. While...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Apr 12, 20234 min read
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Anger and Fear
Introduction: Anger is a complex and intense emotion that can be triggered by various factors, including frustration, disappointment,...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that aims to help individuals change their patterns of thinking and...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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What is Divorce Mediation?
Divorce mediation is a process that involves working with a neutral third-party professional to help couples reach an agreement on the...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Mar 23, 20234 min read
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Role of Memories in Modern Counseling
Our memories create the substance of our identity. People who lose their memory may lose any sense of who they are. Some of us have...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Jun 17, 20221 min read
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Coping with the Pandemic
To help during these uncertain times, I have listed some steps that you can take to manage your own stress and anxiety. · Take it...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Mar 29, 20223 min read
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Men Behaving Badly
The bizarre behavior at the recent Academy Awards lead to a conversation I had with my men’s group. What does it mean to be a “man.” More...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Mar 28, 20223 min read
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Counseling Theory and Practice
I’m often asked “What is counseling?” The question is not as easy as it sounds. For example, the counseling practices change by the...
Michael D. Erickson LPC
Nov 3, 20203 min read
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Michael D. Erickson LPC
Oct 21, 20200 min read
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