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Unlocking the Power of Self-Compassion Journaling: A Path to Healing and Growth
In our fast-paced, often critical world, practicing self-compassion can feel like an afterthought. Many of us are experts at extending...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Sep 28, 20244 min read
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6 Steps to Work Through Limerence: A Guide to Emotional Healing
Limerence – a term that might sound unfamiliar to some but resonates deeply with those who have experienced its tumultuous grip

Monique West, LCSW-R
May 3, 20243 min read
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Discovering the 7 Types of Rest: A Guide to Holistic Well-Being!
In our non-stop world, the word "rest" often gets narrowed down to a good night's sleep. However, true rejuvenation encompasses much...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Apr 3, 20243 min read
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Recognizing the signs of your wounded inner child
Recognizing the signs of a wounded inner child is crucial for understanding yourself better and initiating the healing process. These...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Mar 16, 20242 min read
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Being your own loving parent: Steps to re-parent your inner child!
Embarking on a journey to nurture your inner child can be transformative, offering profound insights into your deepest needs, desires,...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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How to End Procrastination in 6 Steps!
Procrastination is a common issue that can hinder our productivity and mental well-being. Often, it's not just about poor time management...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Mar 9, 20242 min read
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3 Steps towards freeing yourself from IMPOSTER Syndrome
We all have heard the term "Imposter Syndrome" Imposter Syndrome is also known as 'perceived fraudulence' which means that despite your...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Sep 28, 20213 min read
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How to Delightfully And Endlessly Fall In Love With YOU!
In a world with fixed expectations set around choosing the "right" career, maintaining a six figure income, ripping rock hard abs all...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Jun 6, 20218 min read
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Lessons Through COVID-19: Realizing A New Normal
Coronavirus has undoubtedly ravished many of lives worldwide over the past year. As of the date of this blog writing: 141,000,000 people...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Apr 24, 20214 min read
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Got Stress??? Guide To Developing An Effective Stress Response Plan
Stress is a universal phenomenon. At sometime in all our lives we will experience stress whether through our family lives, work, school,...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Dec 9, 20204 min read
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Creating Healthy Boundaries For Happy Relationships
Boundaries is perhaps the most common skill I teach to clients as a clinical therapist. In our childhood we learn that sharing is caring,...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Jun 15, 20206 min read
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Fair Fighting: Steps To Fighting With A Purpose.
Being in an intimate relationship means that conflict will inevitably occur. The truth is fighting does not have to be experienced as a...

Monique West, LCSW-R
May 31, 20205 min read
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Steps to Conflict Resolution: Moving Towards Forgiveness
Ever feel like no matter how much you attempt to communicate, negotiate, compromise, and plead issues in your relationship seem to always...

Monique West, LCSW-R
May 26, 20205 min read
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7 Days Of Self Love Practice
Self-love is a word that has been toted around the mental health community that does not have much meaning or clarity. Self-Love is: The...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Mar 12, 20204 min read
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How to heal from a break up: 3 Steps to a more whole YOU
Breakups can be heart wrenching and emotionally draining. After a break up it is not uncommon to feel persistent sadness and guilt.

Monique West, LCSW-R
Mar 7, 20202 min read
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Myths of Self Care: 3 Steps to Restorative Self Care
The word 'Self-Care' has gotten quite a high level of traffic recently in popular culture. Self- Care has been touted as the cure to...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Feb 3, 20204 min read
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Cure Your Emotional Hangover In 3 Steps
We have all experienced or heard of a hangover when you have drunk too much alcohol. A wild night out can lead to an onslaught of...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Dec 22, 20193 min read
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3 Ways To Recognize A Toxic Person
Toxic people can be emotionally draining and can be difficult at times to recognize. It is important to cultivate your skill set and...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Nov 24, 20183 min read
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Stuck in a rut? Here’s what to do about it!
We all feel buried and overwhelmed at times by life's frantic motions, turns and loops. Face it in a day and age where information seems...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Aug 22, 20185 min read
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One Step Closer Towards Emotional Intimacy!
In all relationships there will be conflict; as a couple’s therapist my main purpose is to teach couples how to manage their conflicts. ...

Monique West, LCSW-R
Aug 21, 20164 min read
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