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Melissa Paulsen, MA, LMFT, RPT-S

Nov 8, 20233 min read

Grief & Loss: Collective Grief

Collective Grief is a shared experience within a community after a tragic loss.

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Melissa Paulsen, MA, LMFT, RPT-S

Oct 10, 20222 min read

Happy World Mental Health Day! World Mental Health Day is October 10th and is intended to “raise awareness of mental health issues around...

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Melissa Paulsen, MA, LMFT, RPT-S

Sep 15, 20222 min read

“If the love is real, the grief is real.” - David Kessler On April 24, 2022, I gave a presentation on grief and the healing process for a...

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Melissa Paulsen, MA, LMFT, RPT-S

Sep 9, 20224 min read

“Through the blur, I wondered if I was alone or if other parents felt the same way I did—that everything involving our children was...

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Melissa Paulsen, MA, LMFT, RPT-S

Jul 16, 20222 min read

“Don’t lose hope. When the sun goes down, the stars come out.” – Unknown Beginning today, Saturday, July 16, 2022, there is a new number...

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Melissa Paulsen, MA, LMFT, RPT-S

Jun 25, 20222 min read

“If there is ever a day where we aren’t together, keep me inside your heart, and I’ll be there forever.” — Winnie the Pooh Thano meaning:...

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Melissa Paulsen, MA, LMFT, RPT-S

Oct 25, 20213 min read

“If we want masculinity to be different, we must confront and tackle the baseline instead of longing for exceptions.” Vivek Shraya, I’m...

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Melissa Paulsen, MA, LMFT, RPT-S

Jul 10, 20142 min read

“Worrying is carrying tomorrow's load with today's strength- carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time....

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