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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Aug 30, 20227 min read
Mulan: An icon of individuality
It's no secret that as human beings, we are prone to similarities and vast differences regardless of the lens through which we view life....
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Jul 29, 20226 min read
Compassionate Coexistence = Community
In a world often driven by personal needs, motivations, and desires, we must find and showcase humanity’s reality in all its beauty. From...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Jul 6, 20225 min read
Healing and Forgiveness: How Outside Perspective Can Be a Game Changer When Overcoming Trauma.
If ever there was someone to understand the age-old sentiment “Life isn’t fair,” it’s safe to say Harry Potter is up there in terms of...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Jun 6, 20225 min read
Resilience - A Superpower
When you think Superhero, who comes to mind? Do you envision your heroes or favorite fictional characters straight from your childhood...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
May 25, 20225 min read
A Whole New World and A Search for Purpose
“But who cares, no big deal, I want more.” Ariel had “gizmos and gadgets a-plenty, whozits and whatzits galore, and even 20 thingamabobs”...
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Eric Gomez, LMFT
May 12, 20224 min read
Experiencing Calm & Constructive Communication in Marriage
I will always remember the years I practiced from an office space located on the Puget Sound in Washington state. It was a wondrous...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Apr 17, 20225 min read
How Elsa Can Help Us Manage Our Own Inner Anxiety
Anxiety affects all of us. It’s a normal reaction triggered by fear or stress yet can feel so isolating at times. When faced with...
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Eric Gomez, LMFT
Apr 1, 20224 min read
The Essential Need for Boundaries & Proactivity in Marriage
If anyone tells you that doing the work of marriage is easy, you would be wise to reconsider the proposition. The reality is that...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Mar 7, 20226 min read
The Magic of Humility and Leadership
Do you know what it means to humble? Let alone, what it looks like? Being humble means you show modesty without arrogance. Meaning that...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Feb 5, 20225 min read
How Anger and Grief Can Change Your Perception
A traumatic event that affects your family balance can be incredibly hard to bear. Getting through these events can be challenging...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Jan 22, 20223 min read
Starve your Depression: Dietary Steps you Can Take to Help Manage Depression
As was covered in the previous article, research has shown a significant link between nutrition and depression. Dietary factors such as...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Jan 5, 20224 min read
Nutrition and Depression: How the Two are Connected and Why it Matters
Even though nutrition is clearly not the only factor that affects depression, it may be a powerful tool for supplementing other treatments.
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Nov 22, 20215 min read
Bringing Fun to the Mundanity of Life
Have you ever felt yourself getting complacent? Going through the motions and making your way through you daily routine. But just...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Nov 2, 20214 min read
The Importance of Sadness
Every human is unique in their chemical makeup, and part of this chemical makeup is our emotional motherboard. Have you ever seen the...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Sep 22, 20213 min read
Learning to Love & Embrace Your Body
The media often bombards us with subtle and not so subtle messages about what we should do to perfect our bodies. There is everything...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Sep 9, 20215 min read
Mindful Kung Fu: The Wisdom of Master Oogway and the Power of Living in the Present
While frequently seen as a “children’s movie,” Kung Fu Panda has many wonderful aspects and lessons that can be learned at any age. These...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Aug 30, 20213 min read
What Are Your Bear Necessities for Happiness?
Happiness is something everyone wants, but it can be hard to make real in your own life. When you are a child, your world revolves around...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Jul 20, 20214 min read
Silenzio, Bruno!
Silence Your Own Inner Naysayer Do you ever think of leaping headfirst into an idea, situation, or event in your life and just giving it...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
Jun 28, 20214 min read
What if Moana went to therapy? : A journey of defining self
It can be easy to write off fictional heroes, especially princesses, in animated Disney movies. You may think “everything works out in...
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Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS
May 31, 20214 min read
What if Gollum went to Therapy? : A story of addiction and trauma
*Trigger warning: this story describes elements of physical violence* In the Lord of the Rings universe, there is no character more...
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