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*This library is a reflection of our dedication to wellness. It is not intended to replace human-to-human professional help or serve as a diagnostic tool* 

 
Holiday Expectations - Navigating a Time of Reflection and Responsibilities with Family/Friends
Dec 23, 2025
The holidays can bring connection—or overwhelm. Learn how to manage expectations, set boundaries, cope with judgment, and protect your mental health this season with RAFT Counseling. RAFT offers in office and virtual therapy in Colorado....
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Holiday Anxiety or Trauma Triggered by the Holidays? How To Tell The Difference
Dec 18, 2025
Learn how holiday anxiety and trauma triggers connect, and how EMDR with a trauma therapist Parker CO can help you feel safer and more in control. Connect with RAFT Counseling today to learn more!...
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Coping With Holiday Loneliness When You Feel Alone At Christmas
Dec 15, 2025
Holiday loneliness and feeling alone at Christmas are real. Colorado online therapy offers gentle support. You do not have to go through this season alone. Connect with us at RAFT Counseling today!...
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Holiday Stress in Parker, CO: 7 Signs Your Body Is Asking for a Break
Dec 12, 2025
Holiday stress wearing you down? Learn 7 body signs and relief tips for anxiety in Parker CO, and connect with a therapist near Parker CO....
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Self-Limiting Beliefs 
Dec 10, 2025
Learn what self-limiting beliefs are, where they come from, and how to overcome them using exploration and cognitive reframing. Start building confidence and self-trust....
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Mental Health Diagnosis: What Does it Mean For You? 
Dec 03, 2025
Understand what a mental health diagnosis really means. Learn its purpose, who can diagnose, and how it can support personalized, effective treatment....
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“I’m Thankful, But I’m Tired”: Burnout, Caregiving, and Emotional Labor in Heavy Holiday Gatherings
Nov 27, 2025
Feeling thankful but exhausted at Thanksgiving? Learn how holiday burnout, caregiving, and emotional labor work, plus gentle boundaries to protect your energy....
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Psychotropic Medication: Is it Right For You? 
Nov 16, 2025
Learn what psychotropic medications are, how they work, who prescribes them, and how they can support your mental health alongside therapy. Understand benefits, side effects, and key questions to ask your provider....
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“Narcissist” and the Hidden Impact of Gaslighting and Scapegoating in Relationships
Nov 12, 2025
Discover how Lauren Spencer Smith’s song “Narcissist” reflects the pain of gaslighting and scapegoating in toxic relationships. Learn how RAFT Counseling helps clients heal, rebuild self-trust, and find empowerment after narcissistic abuse....
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Living With Chronic Illness: Resilience, Rest, and Adaptation
Nov 07, 2025
Living with chronic illness means learning to balance resilience with rest. Discover ways to adapt, advocate for yourself, and nurture mental health through awareness and creativity....
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Sleep After Heartbreak: A Two‑Week Plan To Calm Nerves And Get Real Rest
Nov 03, 2025
Heartbreak can wreck sleep, but your body can relearn rest. This gentle two-week plan uses simple, science-based steps to calm your nerves, reset your body clock, and help you sleep again after a breakup....
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When Life Shifts in Ways You Didn’t Choose
Oct 26, 2025
When life changes in ways you didn’t choose, healing can feel impossible at first. Learn how to find steadiness, acceptance, and hope through unexpected loss or divorce with support from RAFT Counseling in Parker, Colorado....
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Realistic Self-Care: Finding a Balance between Responsibilities and Self-Care in a Hectic World
Oct 19, 2025
Discover realistic self-care strategies that balance everyday responsibilities with genuine wellness. Explore emotional, physical, and spiritual ways to care for yourself with compassion and balance from RAFT Counseling in Parker, CO....
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Domestic Violence: Awareness, Empowerment, & Prevention
Oct 13, 2025
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month- a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and promote prevention. Learn the signs of abuse, how to support loved ones, and strategies for building healthier relationships in your community....
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Mindfulness: Is it Really That Simple? 
Oct 06, 2025
Mindfulness is more than clearing your mind—it’s learning to fill it with calm focus, curiosity, and awareness. Explore practical ways to build peace, balance, and emotional resilience....
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Turning Off Your Inner Critic
Oct 01, 2025
Learn how to quiet your inner critic by identifying its source, reframing self-talk, and building self-compassion. Discover practical strategies to boost confidence and reduce anxiety....
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How Exercise Improves Mental Health (Ways Movement Boosts Mood, Relieves Stress, and Supports Well-Being)
Sep 24, 2025
Discover how exercise improves mental health. Learn simple ways movement can lift mood, relieve stress, and support well-being for every day in Colorado....
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Winnie the Pooh Characters and Mental Health Disorders (What the Theories Teach Us)
Sep 18, 2025
Discover how Winnie the Pooh characters may reflect real mental health disorders. Learn what these theories teach us about feelings, empathy, and kindness....
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When Health and Trust Collide: Navigating a Partner’s Medication Non-Adherence While Protecting Your Family
Sep 15, 2025
When a partner stops taking medication, family trust and safety are put to the test. Learn how to set boundaries and protect your loved ones today....
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Guilt: Righting our Wrongs And How to not Fear the Process
Sep 12, 2025
Discover how to recognize guilt, differentiate it from shame, and transform it into meaningful growth. Learn practical steps to heal, rebuild trust, and move forward with compassion with RAFT Counseling....
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Untangling the Lies of Unknown Number: A Therapist’s Take on Munchausen’s and Recovery
Sep 07, 2025
Explore the Netflix documentary Unknown Number through a therapist’s lens. Learn how Munchausen’s by Proxy, trauma, and betrayal ripple through families—and what real healing looks like....
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Does Anxiety Cause Nausea? Understanding the Mind-Body Connection and How to Find Relief
Sep 05, 2025
Anxiety can cause nausea through stress hormones and the mind-body connection. Learn why your gut reacts and discover simple ways to find relief here....
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Are Mental Health Days a Thing? Understanding What They Really Mean
Sep 01, 2025
What is a mental health day? Explore benefits, risks, workplace policies, and practical tips for taking time off to protect your mental health in 2025....
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Group Therapy for Teens: Art Projects, Community, and Connection
Aug 28, 2025
Group therapy for teens returns October 7th at RAFT Counseling! Build confidence, make friends, and explore self-expression through art every other Tuesday, 4:30-6 PM....
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