Reflections on therapy, relationships, and emotional well-being
Shelley writes about the inner patterns, connections, and everyday choices that shape how people feel and relate. Her writings have appeared in various online and print publications. For more than a decade, Shelley has been a relationship columnist for Macomb Now Magazine, where she focuses on well-being and our connections with others.
September 8, 2026Therapy Animals and Mental Health: What They Can and Cannot Do
Therapy animals can offer comfort in some settings, but they are different from service animals, emotional support animals, and psychotherapy.
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Oct 27, 2025Managing Anxiety and Depression Through Therapy
Living with anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming at times. The weight of persistent worry, sadness, or emptiness can cloud your days and make even simple tasks seem daunting. But there is hope. Therapy offers a c
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Jan 14Therapy for Overcoming Loneliness: Finding Connection and Healing
Loneliness is a feeling many of us have faced at some point. It can sneak in quietly or hit us like a wave, leaving us feeling isolated and disconnected. But here’s the truth: loneliness is not a life sentence. It’s a si
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Jan 26, 2025The Power of Resilience: Overcoming Life's Challenges
Resilience is the capacity to adjust and recuperate from difficult circumstances, emerging emotionally stronger as a result. It encompasses not merely enduring adversities but also evolving and enhancing through them. Th
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Jan 4, 2025Managing Parenting Stress: Effective Strategies for a Balanced Family Life
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Oct 20, 2025Personal Growth Through Individual Therapy
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and emotional wellness can feel overwhelming at times.
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Dec 18, 2025Exploring Mindfulness Therapy Techniques: Unlocking Emotional Wellness and Personal Growth
When life feels overwhelming and emotions seem tangled, finding a gentle way to reconnect with yourself can be a true gift. I’ve discovered that mindfulness therapy techniques offer just that—a warm, compassionate path t
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Nov 3, 2025Understanding the Benefits of Therapy for Emotional Well-Being
What Emotional Health Therapy Really Means
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Oct 6, 2025Enhancing Emotional Well-being Through Therapy
Therapy can help you better understand difficult emotions, feel more grounded in daily life, and build more supportive relationships.
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Mar 10, 2025How do Friendships Contribute to Well-being as we Age?
The mental health value of friendships as we age.
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Feb 23, 2025The Impact of Kindness on Mental and Emotional Well-Being: Exploring the Science Behind Acts of Kindness
Random acts of kindness. Pay it forward. We’ve all heard these trending terms, and neuroscience has confirmed we do often feel happier when we perform acts of kindness. Research reveals humans have an intrinsic, perhaps
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Jan 8, 2025How to Practice Empathy and Understanding When Others' Choices Differ from Your Own
“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are” -Anais Nin We all view the world through our own individual lenses. Our views of the world and the decisions we make are multi-layered and influenced by many facto
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Dec 28, 2024How to Identify and Cultivate Healthy Relationship Dynamics
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September 14, 2026Emotional Resilience: How Therapy Can Help You Build It
Emotional resilience is not about ignoring hard feelings. It is the ability to meet them with more understanding, flexibility, and support.
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Jan 8, 2025Exploring the Impact of Loneliness and the Importance of Building Meaningful Connections
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Feb 15, 2025Unleashing the Healing Power: The Phenomenal Benefits of Therapy Animals
The benefits of emotional support pets Interactions with animals and our bonds with them can provide emotional comfort and support and appear to help strengthen resilience through times of crisis.
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Oct 14, 2025The Connection Between Friendships and Mental Health
When life feels overwhelming, and the weight of the world seems too heavy to carry alone, it’s often the simple presence of a friend that can make all the difference. I’ve found that friendships are not just about sharin
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Dec 28, 2024How can mindfulness improve your daily life and mental well-being?
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Oct 5, 2025Fall Into Wellness: Why Vacations Still Matter After Summer Ends
Vacations positive impact on our mental health Increasing research emphasizes the significant impact vacations have on our mental health and overall well-being, both physically and emotionally, providing us with a deeper
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