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Autumn: A Lesson in Letting Go
Nature moves in cycles: the moon cycle, the water cycle, the planetary cycle, the life cycle of animals, the cycles of the seasons,....
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Matthew Lowe, LCPC
- Sep 21
- 2 min
Do you care too much? Embrace Tiredness!
Folks who are burned-out, run-down, and overstressed will, at some point, say to me “I wish I didn’t care (this much)!” It makes sense--...
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Matthew Lowe, LCPC
- Sep 7
- 3 min
10 Ways to Tell if Your Therapist Honors Consent (and why that matters)
Ideally your therapist is knowledgeable, effective, and committed to your growth and healing. But! No therapist is all-knowing,...
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Bev Gorman
- Aug 25
- 5 min
Love fiercely….. because this all ends.
I have those words written on my desktop as a reminder so that each and everyday I will remember my human frailty. That I will die. ...
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Matthew Lowe, LCPC
- Aug 25
- 2 min
“I’m Still Working on That Myself”
“We are all horrible and wonderful and figuring it out.” - Harris Wittels, 5/20/14 In several posts so far I’ve promoted the wise use of...
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Phillip McKnight
- Aug 8
- 2 min
Connecting with the Elements to Offer Thanks
Beautiful flower arrangements around Bali. Greetings! This monthly blog is offered in hopes of connecting with the CMHC community, which...
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Vivian Morgan
- Aug 7
- 5 min
If I Want it Done Right, I Have to Do it Myself.
Have you ever said this? (Of course who hasn’t!) or a closely related sister, “Why do I have to do everything?” These phrases are so...
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Matthew Lowe, LCPC
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Speak the Whole Truth, but Don’t be Long-winded
As a therapist, I’ve never been more guilty of violating a piece of advice than the title of this post. Maybe it’s because I used to be a...
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CMHC
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: Introducing EV Chargers at CMHC
We are thrilled to announce a new initiative at the Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative (CMHC): the installation of three EZRA Level 2...
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Matthew Lowe, LCPC
- Jul 6
- 3 min
You Don't Get to Be Simple
People don’t want life to be complicated, but it is. People don’t want to be complicated, but they are. When we seek to treat ourselves,...
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CMHC
- Jul 3
- 3 min
Cultivating a Mentally Healthy Workplace Culture: A Guide for Organizations
The importance of a mentally healthy workplace cannot be overstated. Recent studies have shown that a positive and healthy workplace...
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CMHC
- Jun 30
- 2 min
The Green Street Project: Fostering Mental Health through Nature and Infrastructure
Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative (CMHC) is pleased to announce an exciting collaborative project with the Gunpowder Valley...
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Phillip McKnight
- Jun 28
- 2 min
An Individualist Living in a Collectivist Culture
I didn’t realize it until recently. I was sitting in one of my favorite restaurants. Fans overhead blowing the slightly cool, slightly...
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Bev Gorman
- Jun 20
- 4 min
The Uninvited Guest: Conversations with Grief
I hate the hard days. The days where grief comes in and sits at the table with you and starts taking up space. It’s so disorienting. It...
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Matthew Lowe, LCPC
- Jun 8
- 3 min
The Therapeutic Uses of Cluelessness
Our feelings of certainty as therapists come hand-in-hand with being the experts in the room, but there’s therapeutic value in assuming...
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Matthew Lowe, LCPC
- May 25
- 3 min
Being Normal Enough to Normalize
One of the most poignant and powerful interventions as a therapist is normalizing-- assuring the client that their particular experience...
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CMHC
- May 22
- 3 min
Mindfulness at the Workplace: A Guide to Reduced Stress and Improved Productivity
In our fast-paced work environment, stress can often become a constant companion. However, there's a powerful tool we can use to mitigate...
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CMHC
- May 21
- 2 min
RAIN Yoga: A Mindfulness Practice for Healing
RAIN yoga is a mindfulness practice that helps you to recognize, allow, investigate, and nurture your emotions. It is a powerful tool for...
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Ateeka (Anne) Contee
- May 18
- 3 min
Navigating Love's Labyrinth: Healing from Infidelity Together
Navigating the rocky terrain of infidelity in a relationship can be a daunting and painful experience. However, it's crucial to remember...
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CMHC
- May 16
- 2 min
Top 10 Effective Ways to Prioritize and Organize Tasks at Work
In today's fast-paced work environment, staying organized and prioritizing tasks effectively is more important than ever. Properly...
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