Center for Psychological Growth and Resilience

10/13/2025

Emotional intelligence isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a powerful skill that can improve your mental health, strengthen your relationships, and help you handle stress with more ease. Learn simple, research-backed ways to build your EI and create stronger connections with the people who matter most.

Emotional intelligence isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a powerful skill that can improve your mental health, strengthen your relationships, and help you handle stress with more ease. Learn simple, research-backed ways to build your EI and create stronger connections with the people who matter mos...

09/03/2025

Transform pain into power—let’s examine how resilience and posttraumatic growth can help you bounce back stronger after life's biggest challenges. Start your growth journey today with CPGR!

08/28/2025

At CPGR, our deepest empathy and compassion goes out to the families of Annunciation Catholic Church and our Minneapolis community in the wake of yesterday's tragic school shooting. We are deeply saddened that such a horrific event occurred in our neighborhood and, during these difficult times, we want to offer our support and stand with those affected.

We are committed to supporting our community and are opening our doors to provide pro bono work to help those impacted as they navigate through this challenging period. Please feel free to reach out if we can be of help.

Psychologist providing inclusive, accessible individual therapy services to adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, chronic illness, relationship issues, work stress, and burnout. Services provided include ACT, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches.

08/25/2025

Please join us in warmly welcoming Dr. MJ Dallozzi to the Center for Psychological Growth and Resilience (CPGR) as our new post‑doctoral fellow! He brings rich clinical training and expertise in trauma, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ care, and more — we’re so excited to have him on the team.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Dr. MJ Dallozzi to CPGR as our new post‑doctoral fellow! He brings rich clinical training and expertise in trauma, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ care, and more — we’re so excited to have him on the team.

07/24/2025

Celebrate International Self-Care Day by exploring science-backed ways to boost your mental health, from mindfulness to meaningful connection. Discover simple, daily practices that build lasting resilience and emotional well-being—starting with just 20 seconds a day.

07/10/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by the news or social media? Learn how to protect your mental health and build resilience in the digital age with tips from CPGR’s latest blog post.

06/26/2025

Struggling to break free from stubborn habits? Discover simple, research-backed strategies to disrupt sticky patterns and build healthier routines with CPGR.

06/11/2025

Want a stronger, more connected relationship? Learn how research-backed communication strategies can deepen intimacy and defuse conflict—starting today.

05/29/2025

Looking to foster more meaning and purpose in your life? Struggling with anxiety, stress, or feeling stuck? Learn how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at CPGR can help you break free from unhelpful patterns and move toward a more fulfilling life—read our latest blog post and reach out to get started today!

The journey toward emotional wellness is deeply personal—and sometimes, it can feel overwhelming to take the first step. If you’re exploring therapy options, you may have come across something called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT (pronounced as the word “act”). We’d like to sha...

04/28/2025

We’re excited to share that MPA has awarded CPGR’s Dr. Dennis Hannon a Presidential Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Psychology! Dr. Hannon's efforts on MPA's Legislative Committee help to advance psychological practice, support professional growth, and advocate for mental health throughout the broader Minnesota psychological community. Congratulations, Dr. Hannon!

We’re excited to share that MPA has awarded CPGR’s Dr. Dennis Hannon a Presidential Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Psychology!

03/07/2025

Let's talk about people pleasing! Feel exhausted and burnt out from always saying "yes"?! Are you always helping everyone else but left feeling like your needs aren't met? Here are a few strategies to help break people pleasing patterns!

Overcoming people-pleasing through self-respect, boundaries, assertiveness, and authentic relationships.

12/31/2024

Today's blog post examines the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and mental health! Let's look at how things like societal stigma, discrimination, and lack of acceptance can contribute to mental health concerns for ourselves, our loved ones, our friends, our neighbors, and our colleagues. Join us as we explore how we can foster more acceptance, inclusivity, and affirmation to cultivate psychological well-being!

Examining the Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identity and Mental Health