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Organization Is a Brain Skill—Not Just a Personality Trait
James Shuler · March 25, 2026
| Pillars of Wellness Most people think organization is a…
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Protect Queer Youth
Kara VanHimbergen · March 13, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS As of a couple weeks ago (2/9/2026), I've been promoted to the role of Pillars' \[2S\]LGBTQ+ Y…
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Are You Mindful of Your Executive Functioning?
James Shuler · March 5, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS Over the past few months, this blog has focused on different executive f…
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Advocacy and Support for Maternal Mental Health
Kayla LaMore · March 5, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS Many of us are often in search of ways to be more involved in the commu…
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Who Really Am I? Identity, Values and Sexuality Explored Through an ACT Lens
Sarah Herbert, LMHC-A · February 12, 2026
Who Really Am I? Identity, Values, and Sexuality Explored Through an ACT Lens By: Sarah Herbert, LMHC-A | PILLARS OF WELLNESS During some point in our lives,…
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Secondary Trauma and Media Exposure: What BIPOC Communities and Clinicians Are Carrying Right Now
Alexa Zapata, MSW, LSW · February 12, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS In times of…
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"The Good Old Days" Can Be NOW
Kelly Johnson, LMHC, NCC, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher · February 3, 2026
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher | PILLARS OF WELLNESS Have you ever heard someone older…
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Executive Function Affecting Relationships
James Shuler · January 28, 2026
Executive Functioning Skills and Relationships: Understanding the Connection By: James Shuler, MRC, LPC, CRC, ADHD-RSP | PILLARS OF WELLNESS Executive functi…
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It’s Giving Survival Mode: Immigration Stress, Trauma, and Learning How to Breathe Again
Alexa Zapata, MSW, LSW · January 19, 2026
| Pillars of Wellness In therapy, we talk…
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Holiday Recovery Living with Executive Function Issues
James Shuler · December 29, 2025
| Pillars of Wellness The Christmas and New Year’s season can…
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Supporting a Grieving Loved One During the Holidays: A Guide for Friends and Family
Ashley Earle, LMHC · November 21, 2025
It might be the small things you notice. A friend p…
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Understanding ADHD: Your Brain and Therapy
James Shuler · November 21, 2025
Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to focus, stay organized, or follow throug…
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