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River Cairns: A Mental Health and Wellness Blog

Below you will find the various topics included in this blog.  It is growing every day, so if there is a topic you want to learn more about, contact me, and I will see what I can do. 

And please, feel free to join in the discussion and post a comment if you are moved to do so.  But remember, this is a public site.  In service to your own confidentiality and privacy, please refrain from submitting identifying information.  And please, help me keep this site respectful and non-violent.  Comments that are disrespectful, harmful, or slanderous in nature will not be tolerated.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness

The what's, how's, when's, and why's of practicing Mindfulness.  Read more ...

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Understanding Emotions, Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Swings

THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Check back soon!
Straight talk on emotions, mood swings, and how to manage our moods when they begin to hijack our lives.

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Pain, Trauma, and PTSD

THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Check back soon!
What is trauma?  How does trauma impact our brains and bodies?  What are the signs and symptoms of PTSD?  What can therapy do?

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Attachment and Relationship

THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Check back soon!
The down and dirty of attachment and relationship.  What is Co-Dependancy?  Why do we repeat the same relationship mistakes over and over?

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Links to Inspirational Quotes, Poems, and Writings from Around the World

These are not my writing, but the writings of others who continue to inspire, challenge, and uplift me.  Click here to find poems, quotes, and thoughts from Rumi, David Whyte, Mary Oliver, and others.  Read more ...

Kristine Nystrom, LPC, LMHC

4531 SE Belmont St., Suite 203, Portland, OR 97215

503-382-9654 kristine@newstreamscounseling.com

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