Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Public Speaker
Letting Go of the Cactus: The prickles of stress, anxiety, depression and trauma
So many of us get hurt and overwhelmed by life’s struggles. How do you know what you’re dealing with and what can you do about it? Join us for this 1.5 hour event to gain valuable information and tips for improving your mental fitness. Bring your friends and your questions!
Participants will learn:
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Definitions and manifestations of stress, anxiety, depression and trauma
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Strategies for challenging anxious or negative thinking patterns
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What happens when trauma is left unresolved
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Steps toward healthy living How to know when to get help
Presented by: Anita Ritchey, MA, LPCC
Anita is a mental health therapist who has served many people trying to survive their struggle with anxiety, depression and trauma as well as working on her own issues. She has seen many positive results in her clients and wants to pass on useful and practical techniques.
There are currently no events scheduled for this topic.
Embrace: Loving My True Self
Many people grow up doubting if they are good enough. This holds them back from success in
their career, relationships, and personal goals. Improving self-esteem can take away those
limits and create the freedom to be themselves and make their life what they want it to be. This
event will provide valuable tips on starting that journey.
Participants will learn:
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Why we develop low self-esteem
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When conditional love is healthy
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Why accepting compliments is important
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How to start identifying who they are
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How to affirm strengths while acknowledging weaknesses
Presented by: Anita Ritchey, MA, LPCC
Anita is a mental health therapist who has served many people who need help recognizing their value and worth. She has also experienced negative things in her life that have impacted her self-esteem and had to learn how to embrace her worth and accept her flaws. There is freedom in self-love and she would like to pass along knowledge and techniques that work!
There are currently no events scheduled for this topic.
Beyond the Moment: Overcome Anxiety and Depression
Living with anxiety and/or depression can be debilitating. It keeps people from living freely. This event will provide useful techniques to improve these areas and bring relief!
Participants will learn:
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What to do when depression or anxiety is their norm
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Strategies for challenging anxious and negative thoughts
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Healthy coping skills to stop embracing the lies
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How to take steps toward healthy living
Presented by: Anita Ritchey, MA, LPCC
Anita is a mental health therapist who has served many people trying to survive their struggle with anxiety or depression or both! She has seen many positive results in her clients and wants to pass on useful and practical techniques.
There are currently no events scheduled for this topic.
Relationships: Finding Love in Today's World
Everyone has a need to love and be loved. Unfortunately being head over heels can turn into resentment or loneliness. Many relationships suffer and deteriorate for numerous reasons,
ending in heartbreak and divorce. Trying to find the right person is hard. Whether you are looking for your first love, or starting over and wanting to do it right, this event will provide you with some valuable tips on looking for a lasting, healthy relationship!
Participants will learn:
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Specific ways to know if they're ready to date after divorce/breakup
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Safe ways to navigate online dating
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The 5 areas of compatibility that will show if they are a good match with someone
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What to do when the head and the heart don't agree
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Techniques to keep love alive over time
Presented by: Anita Ritchey, MA, LPCC
Anita is a mental health therapist who has served many people trying to navigate heartbreak, divorce, dating, and learning how to have a healthy relationship. She has also been in those shoes and knows first-hand how difficult it can be.
There are currently no events scheduled for this topic.
He Said What?! Communicate with Assertiveness and Boundaries
Misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and emotional damage is done when someone doesn’t know
how to communicate effectively. Relationships suffer or end because of poor communication.
Learn how, when, and why to speak up, which improves confidence and healthier interactions.
Participants will learn:
● Why not speaking up is hindering relationships
● How to identify passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive communication
● Skills for setting healthy boundaries
● How to improve confidence in communication
Presented by: Anita Ritchey, MA, LPCC
Anita is a mental health therapist who has served many people who struggle with speaking up
for themselves, or knowing how to do so appropriately. She would love to share some practical techniques for improving communication.
There are currently no events scheduled for this topic.
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More Topics
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Trauma
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Suicidal ideation
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Grief
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Divorce
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Core Beliefs
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Self-esteem
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Communication
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Boundaries
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What is abuse?
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Trust after betrayal
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Religious trauma
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The damage of purity culture
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Self-awareness/Growth