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02/13/2026

It's tough to say no to someone you like, especially your Mother! Dr. Aletta explains how to say no to your Mom, set good boundaries, and actually have a better relationship with her!

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Some moms won't take No for an answer! In this article, we explain how to say no to your Mom and how it creates good boundaries for everyone!

02/11/2026

People with sleep troubles often say a reason they can’t sleep is because worries about the day gone by or the day coming keep spinning in their brain. To settle the thoughts down try this: As part of your nightly sleep hygiene put the day to bed in the same way you put yourself to bed.
How do you do that?

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02/10/2026

If you are experiencing anxiety... for any reason... Read this article.

Kate Maleski, LCSW-R describes 5 ways to reduce your anxiety.

02/08/2026

When I start to think about tax preparation, usually on New Year’s Day, a chipmunk in my stomach wakes up to rummage around, causing mild anxiety. Then the sarcastic, critical voice in my head starts in…
“Yeah, I told you! The time to begin tax prep is in December of the previous year! But no! You had more important things to do!” This means that even as early as January, I was feeling guilty for not preparing my tax filing...

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When I start to think about tax filing, there’s a chipmunk in my stomach that wakes up to rummage around, causing mild anxiety.

02/08/2026

🌊 Have you heard of Sand Tray Therapy? 🌊
This creative, hands-on approach to therapy allows both children and adults to express thoughts and emotions in a nonverbal, deeply healing way. Using miniatures and a small sandbox, sand tray therapy encourages self-exploration and storytelling, helping individuals uncover and process their inner world safely.

In her latest blog post, Kendal Vaarwerk explains how sand tray therapy works and why it’s such a powerful tool for self-discovery. Whether you’re curious as a therapist, a parent, or just exploring new therapeutic approaches, dive into this fascinating read! 🧸💭

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https://www.explorewhatsnext.com/sand-tray-therapy/

02/02/2026

Whatever it is that you are working on, it's probably messy. We're pretty sure it's uncomfortable and just downright unpleasant. The trick is to keep working on it and not to stop. However, no one said you have to do it alone. Explore What's Next is here to help.

01/31/2026

RELATIONSHIPS

EWN professionals help troubled relationships over, around or through the obstacles that prevent genuine regard, understanding and partnership. We work together to confront and heal the hurt places to rediscover a loving, healthy relationship where all feel heard and seen.

It is our pleasure to work with all types of relationships, straight, cisgender, LGBTQ, siblings, parents and adult children, whatever.

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01/31/2026

When we're struggling with depression or anxiety, recovering from trauma or abuse, it really can be very hard to do alone. Here are our 5 steps to have the good life. You can do this. We can help.

01/30/2026

Emotional and Mental Well-being: Children, like adults, experience a wide range of emotions and may face challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or behavioral issues. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space for children to express and explore their feelings, learn healthy coping mechanisms, and develop emotional resilience.

01/28/2026

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01/28/2026

Who says relationships are easy? Not us! However, we're really good at helping our clients navigate the ups and downs and, more importantly, how to turn a shaky relationship into a solid one.

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01/27/2026

Waking up in the middle of the night with worry and dread? Yeah, we get it. Read more To learn more!

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with your heart pounding and full of worry and anxiety? Read More To Learn More.