Kelly Sierra, MS, LPCC
Nov 17, 20233 min read
The Art of Transforming Conflict into Connection
Conflict is natural and unavoidable. Misunderstandings and disagreements occur in every relational aspect of our lives. Our defense...
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Kelly Sierra, MS, LPCC
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Resilience Boost: Quick Tips for Calming the Storm
Anxiety is the leading mental health disturbance in the world today. It can feel impossible to maintain a sense of calm when unsettling...
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Kelly Sierra, MS, LPCC
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Perspective Shifting
Our brains are naturally pessimistic as part of a primitive and protective mechanism called negativity bias. From an evolutionary...
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Kelly Sierra, MS, LPCC
Apr 11, 20212 min read
Are You a Duck or a Dog?
Eckhart Tolle says we come into the world as a duck or a dog. Ducks are born with waterproof feathers in which water simply beads up and...
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Kelly Sierra, MS, LPCC
Jan 15, 20213 min read
Craving that Fresh Start Feeling?
You're not alone. Many of us look forward to that fresh start feeling that we often associate with each new year. It can be a time to...
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Kelly Sierra, MS, LPCC
Nov 28, 20203 min read
Trigger Territory
As a culture, we've typically come to understand that a trigger is a moment when someone or something instantly brings about a negative...
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Kelly Sierra, MS, LPCC
Nov 19, 20202 min read
Can We Choose to Thrive in the Chaos?
Photo by Ylanite Koppens from Pexels The answer is a resounding yes! Many times we describe a situation of being overwhelmed when we have...
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Kelly Sierra, MS, LPCC
Oct 31, 20202 min read
Reduce the Impact of Daylight Savings Time
Photo by Hebert Santos from Pexels Tonight marks the point at which we "fall back." It may seem like a perk to get an extra hour of...
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