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Thoughts on change, connection and the brain
Articles and notes from Julie Uhernik on relationships, life transitions, resilience and what neuroscience is teaching us about healing.
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Major Life Transitions
Major life transitions reshape our identity by disrupting the roles and routines that anchor us. Learn how neuroplasticity and intentional reflection can help you…
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When Life Feels Out of Control
Resilience during unexpected life disruptions means adapting and finding footing in ambiguity, not bouncing back perfectly. Discover practical tools for grounding yourself and moving…
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The Neuroscience of Relationship Repair
Conflict activates your brain’s survival responses, making rational communication nearly impossible. Understanding nervous-system regulation and co-regulation helps couples navigate disagreement and rebuild safety.
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Julie Uhernik, RN, LPC, NCC, to Present at the 65th Annual American Counseling Association Conference
Denver, CO (March 19, 2017) –Julie Uhernik has been selected to present at the American Counseling Association’s (ACA) 2017 Conference and Expo in San…
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Wishes for a Peaceful, Happy and Blessed Holiday!
To everyone at this special time, remember to smile, notice this moment, count your blessings and love each other. Be kind to all and…
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Did you know…
May is National Mental Health month. The focus this month is “Do more for 1 in 4” (referring to the estimated number of American…
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Holidays
Stress Less During the Holidays Great Tips during the Holidays and for the rest of the year as well. Sunlight — Take a five…
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Resilience
Resilience and Positive Psychology Hello everyone. This past September I was in Mississippi working as a mental health responder for the American Red Cross…
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Marriage
Marriage Check Up Here is an interesting idea I read recently in a psychology magazine: what if couples would go to see a marriage…
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Learning to Fly After the Empty Nest
The graduation hugs and well wishes are showered on young people as they head off into a new future and independent (semi?) life. Parents…
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Emergency Preparedness
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Increasingly, we hear about natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and floods. In the back of our minds there is also…
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Did you know…
May is National Mental Health month. The focus this month is “Do more for 1 in 4” (referring to the estimated number of American…