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Welcome to Living Freely Podcast, created with Norfolk Public Library, where Licensed Professional Counselor, Rachel Ann Dine is talking about all aspects of mental health and wellness. Living Freely's Mission? To provide you with down-to-earth, relatable mental health topics + tips to be well and live well! Our host, Rachel Ann has 15+ years of experience in the mental health field and wants you to know that 1.) You are not alone in what you might be going through; and 2.) Achieving optimal mental wellness can take work, but positive mental health is possible. Happy listening!

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Welcome to Living Freely Podcast, created with Norfolk Public Library, where Licensed Professional Counselor, Rachel Ann Dine is talking about all aspects of mental health and wellness. Living Freely's Mission? To provide you with down-to-earth, relatable mental health topics + tips to be well and live well! Our host, Rachel Ann has 15+ years of experience in the mental health field and wants you to know that 1.) You are not alone in what you might be going through; and 2.) Achieving optimal mental wellness can take work, but positive mental health is possible. Happy listening!

    #66 FINALE! Finding Hope, Encouragement, and REAL LIFE, Inspirational Stories on Finding/Maintaining Positive Mental Health

    #66 FINALE! Finding Hope, Encouragement, and REAL LIFE, Inspirational Stories on Finding/Maintaining Positive Mental Health

    Welcome to the season 4 finale of Living Freely Podcast! Today Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is leaving you with some take action strategies for finding a sense of hope during stressful or troubling times plus reading three different inspiring stories of real life people who were able to increase their own mental health. Norfolk Public Library and Rachel Ann Dine thank you for joining in this season and we are SO grateful to you for tuning in. Be empowered to know that you matter, you can always switch up what is not working in your life, and you are worthy of surrounding yourself with people, places, and things that bring you a sense of joy!

    Resources for individual counseling are www.psychologytoday.com, goodtherapy.org, https://openpathcollective.org/

    Resource discussed in show today: https://www.nami.org/home

    Want to know more about what programs Norfolk Public Library is offering?

    Visit their website to learn more: https://www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/

    Say hi to Rachel Ann and receive more mental health resources!

    Mental Health Apparel ($1 from every sale goes to an organization dedicated to mental health community support!): https://dine-in-psychology.creator-spring.com

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Learn-Love-Real-talk-woman-ebook/dp/B07NJBLLSB

    Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and not designed to diagnose or treat. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment or therapy (resource: www.psychologytoday.com for therapy!).

    • 44 min
    #65 The Codependent Person and the Narcissistic Person: How these two find each other, Being a "Rescuer", Losing your Identity, and Reclaiming it all Back!

    #65 The Codependent Person and the Narcissistic Person: How these two find each other, Being a "Rescuer", Losing your Identity, and Reclaiming it all Back!

    A certain relational dynamic can present itself, and these two types of people can often end up finding themselves together. But why do codependency and narcissism often go hand in hand? Are there ways to break codependent patterns? Why does someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder naturally gravitate towards someone who may be codependent? Listen in to Living Freely Podcast today as Licensed Professional Counselor, Rachel Ann Dine, breaks it all down + shares realistic ways you can start to decrease and manage codependent tendencies.

    Resources for individual counseling are www.psychologytoday.com, goodtherapy.org, https://openpathcollective.org/

    Article from used in show: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-s-the-best-codependency-treatment-5070487 

    Want to know more about what programs Norfolk Public Library is offering?

    Visit their website to learn more: https://www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/

    Say hi to Rachel Ann and receive more mental health resources!

    Mental Health Apparel ($1 from every sale goes to an organization dedicated to mental health community support!): https://dine-in-psychology.creator-spring.com

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Learn-Love-Real-talk-woman-ebook/dp/B07NJBLLSB

    Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and not designed to diagnose or treat. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment or therapy (resource: www.psychologytoday.com for therapy!).

    • 44 min
    #64 Gratitude and Your Brain: How Practicing Gratitude can Change your Brain for the Better + Tips to Practice Gratitude

    #64 Gratitude and Your Brain: How Practicing Gratitude can Change your Brain for the Better + Tips to Practice Gratitude

    Time and time again, research has shown how important gratitude practice is and the MAJOR benefits of cultivating gratitude in life! Today on Living Freely Podcast, Rachel Ann Dine, LPc breaks down what exactly the research says on how gratitude can change the brain (and many other physical and psychological aspects of a person) as well as how you can realistically start implementing these important practices. The best part about practicing gratitude?! It's ultimately something free and accessible to us at anytime. Be empowered to try gratitude practice! 

    Resources for individual counseling are www.psychologytoday.com, goodtherapy.org, https://openpathcollective.org/

    Want to know more about what programs Norfolk Public Library is offering?

    Visit their website to learn more: https://www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/

    Say hi to Rachel Ann and receive more mental health resources!

    Mental Health Apparel ($1 from every sale goes to an organization dedicated to mental health community support!): https://dine-in-psychology.creator-spring.com

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Learn-Love-Real-talk-woman-ebook/dp/B07NJBLLSB

    Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and not designed to diagnose or treat. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment or therapy (resource: www.psychologytoday.com for therapy!).

    • 41 min
    #63 What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Signs, Symptoms, Relationships

    #63 What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Signs, Symptoms, Relationships

    Have you ever wondered what exactly Borderline Personality Disorder is? Maybe you've heard this term but are unfamiliar with the diagnostic criteria and symptom presentation. Today on Living Freely Podcast, listen in as Rachel Ann Dine, LPC breaks down what exactly BPD is, symptoms, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual's clinical criteria, and the gold standard treatment approach (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy or DBT). While sometimes Borderline Personality Disorder can have a stigma attached as any mental health condition can as well, be empowered to know that with treatment, healing can take place.  

    Resources for individual counseling are www.psychologytoday.com, goodtherapy.org, https://openpathcollective.org/

    Want to know more about what programs Norfolk Public Library is offering?

    Visit their website to learn more: https://www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/

    Say hi to Rachel Ann and receive more mental health resources!

    Mental Health Apparel ($1 from every sale goes to an organization dedicated to mental health community support!): https://dine-in-psychology.creator-spring.com

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Learn-Love-Real-talk-woman-ebook/dp/B07NJBLLSB

    Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and not designed to diagnose or treat. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment or therapy (resource: www.psychologytoday.com for therapy!).

    • 49 min
    #62 What all Cultic and High Control Groups Have in Common: BITE Model, Pathology Behind Formation, Susceptibility

    #62 What all Cultic and High Control Groups Have in Common: BITE Model, Pathology Behind Formation, Susceptibility

    When you think of the word cult, what comes to mind? With more and more media exposing certain high control cultic groups, today on Living Freely, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC shares what makes some people more susceptible to joining cultic groups than others, why in many ways-- anyone is susceptible, how these harmful groups form, and what you should look out for in certain groups. Interestingly enough, there are many parallels between cultic groups and abusive relationships. Listen in to learn more!

    Resources for individual counseling are www.psychologytoday.com, goodtherapy.org, https://openpathcollective.org/

    Resources from today's show: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/

    Want to know more about what programs Norfolk Public Library is offering?

    Visit their website to learn more: https://www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/

    Say hi to Rachel Ann and receive more mental health resources!

    Mental Health Apparel ($1 from every sale goes to an organization dedicated to mental health community support!): https://dine-in-psychology.creator-spring.com

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Learn-Love-Real-talk-woman-ebook/dp/B07NJBLLSB

    Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and not designed to diagnose or treat. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment or therapy (resource: www.psychologytoday.com for therapy!).

    • 47 min
    #61 My loved one has an addiction and I don't know what to do: Recognizing the signs, Dealing with Substance Abuse, Being empowered to get help

    #61 My loved one has an addiction and I don't know what to do: Recognizing the signs, Dealing with Substance Abuse, Being empowered to get help

    What do you do if you suspect your loved one, family member, or friend has a substance use issue? This can be a difficult experience for all involved and today on Living Freely Podcast, Rachel Ann Dine, LPC is sharing exactly what substance use disorder is, the dysfunction that can occur, and how you can navigate the difficult situation of dealing with a loved one who has an addiction. Addiction to substances of any kind does not discriminate and there can be complex psychological dynamics at play. Know that you are not alone and there are ways you can receive support!

    Resources for individual counseling are www.psychologytoday.com, goodtherapy.org, https://openpathcollective.org/

    Want to know more about what programs Norfolk Public Library is offering?

    Visit their website to learn more: https://www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/

    Say hi to Rachel Ann and receive more mental health resources!

    Mental Health Apparel ($1 from every sale goes to an organization dedicated to mental health community support!): https://dine-in-psychology.creator-spring.com

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Learn-Love-Real-talk-woman-ebook/dp/B07NJBLLSB

    Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and not designed to diagnose or treat. Rachel Ann Dine is a licensed professional counselor at time of EVENT and distribution but is in no way by engagement of interaction with you attempting to diagnose or treat you. Please consult your own medical provider for treatment or therapy (resource: www.psychologytoday.com for therapy!).

    • 41 min

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