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24 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, therapy, 2 Comments

Now You Can Be the Adult In Your Life.

As a child, did the adults in your life protect you? Did you have someone to go to for advice and guidance? Did they fight for you? Did you have an older person you could tell anything to? Did you have a positive adult role model in your life? Or were you too afraid? Or … Continue reading »

11 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, therapy, Comments Off

Ready! Fire! Aim!

Do you think you need to have it all figured out before you start? Are you feeling pressured from others to have a life plan or purpose? Do you think you should be further along than you actually are? Do you think you should have an amazing career, the perfect marriage, be financially set and … Continue reading »

08 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, 2 Comments

Dear Courageous Girl,

I am writing this letter to remind you of just how beautiful and lovely you are. Sometimes, you forget. It takes courage to be you. Courage isn’t something you are born with. It is not gifted to the few brave ones. Courage is not something mysterious or unattainable. Your courage lies within you, but you have … Continue reading »

05 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, grief, therapy, Comments Off

Why am I still grieving?

That crushing, heavy pain deep in your chest. The aching lump in the back of your throat. The stinging eyes. Headaches from crying. Mood swings. Numbness. Nightmares. Gut wrenching pain. Forgetfulness. Meaninglessness. Heart palpitations. Loss of purpose and emptiness. They say grief is a healing process. Then why is it the hurt so absolutely devastating? … Continue reading »

02 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, anxiety, therapy, 2 Comments

Breathing to Relieve Anxiety.

I decided today to teach you how to breathe for relaxation…. Start by breathing in slowly and deeply through your nose. Make sure your shoulders are down and relaxed. In this exercise, your stomach should expand, but your chest should rise very little. When we breathe through the chest it does little in helping us … Continue reading »

31 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, therapy, 2 Comments

No greater pain.

Rejection. The sudden loss of the warmth and security you took for granted. Shame and self-doubt from not being good enough. Sadness over what you have lost and what will never be. Anger from the deception and misplaced trust. Fear that you will never replace what you have lost. And pain like you have never … Continue reading »

13 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, therapy, Comments Off

We all over-think aspects of our lives.

Whether it’s decisions, regrets, self-worth, or general worries about the future, we’re so often stuck inside our own heads that it feels like there’s no way out. This over-thinking thing keeps most of us stuck. Over-thinking holds us back from moving forward in life. Over-thinking makes us feel anxious and worried about the future. It … Continue reading »

02 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, therapy, 1 Comment

“Addition and Subtraction”

Sit down and really think about the relationships in your life. Think about how you react to those relationships. Do you find yourself screening phone calls because of one or two people? Are you avoiding activities you used to enjoy because a certain person makes you miserable? These are glaring signs that you are in … Continue reading »

17 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, therapy, Comments Off

You are allowed to terminate toxic relationships.

You are allowed to walk away from people who hurt you. You are allowed to be angry and selfish and unforgiving. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for taking care of yourself. Take a self-quiz and learn more about healthy relationships. Carrie Tell me your story.

16 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, therapy, Comments Off

Setting Boundaries.

Boundaries are rules you live by when you say what you will or won’t do or allow. We must be able to identify and respect our needs, feelings, opinions, and rights. If you have difficulty saying no, overrule your needs to please others, or are bothered by someone who is demanding, controlling, criticizing, pushy, abusive, … Continue reading »