Do I Deserve That?
As a mental health counselor, I find that many of my clients struggle with a central issue related to their wellness: Do I deserve it? ...
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Susanne Haase
Dec 20, 20233 min
A Dog's 4P Recipe for Holiday Contentment
Meet Ringo. He knows a thing or two about contentment. Most dogs do. It's not something he has to work at or develop as a skill; it is...
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Susanne Haase
Jul 31, 20232 min
The Loss Inside of Change
At age 49, Jenna was excited to start her new life. After 22 years in a corporate position with a company she loved, she decided to go...
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Susanne Haase
Jul 16, 20232 min
The Trick to Self-Love
In today’s world, there is no shortage of discussions and resources on the topic of that over-commoditized term, “self-love.” We are...
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Susanne Haase
Jun 11, 20232 min
Fear and Love...And Being Vulnerable
Wayne Dyer, inspirational author and speaker, said that there are only two emotions: fear and love. Reflecting on the 'wheel of emotions'...
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Susanne Haase
Jan 27, 20232 min
AND, not but...
Pay attention to how often you use the word but. This little three-letter conjunction has the power to dismiss, undo, diminish or deny...
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Susanne Haase
Sep 18, 20222 min
Choosing to See What's OK
It was one of those tear-jerker moments I caught while absently channel surfing and landing on America's Got Talent. A young woman, who...
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Susanne Haase
May 30, 20222 min
Linking Mental Illness and Gun Violence: A Step Backwards in Combatting Stigma
In the aftermath of a tragedy, scrambling to make sense of the damage is understandable, but this often leads to a “blame game” where...
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Susanne Haase
Apr 24, 20223 min
The Pause and the Power to Choose
Every one of us engages in automatic behaviors we are not aware of. From facial expressions, to verbal responses in certain situations,...
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Susanne Haase
Dec 3, 20213 min
Feel It To Heal It
I recently attended a memorial celebration at a community hospice for the loved ones of those who had died there. I reflected on the...
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Susanne Haase
Sep 25, 20213 min
You Find What You're Looking For...
If you search for evidence of others' success, you will find it. If you want to know how much more attractive others are compared to you,...
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Susanne Haase
Aug 31, 20212 min
The Loss Inside Change
At age 49, Stacy was excited to start her new life. After 22 years in a corporate position with a company she loved, she decided to go...
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Susanne Haase
Apr 4, 20213 min
The Ultimate Responsiblity: Be Whole
We have been given this one life. It's a flash in the pan, though sometimes it can feel interminable. "Pain is slow," a friend once said....
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Susanne Haase
Feb 14, 20214 min
The Thing About Expectations
We all have them. We expect the sun to rise, that we’ll get to our destination safely, that people will be relatively decent and...
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Susanne Haase
Dec 7, 20202 min
It Just Happens
Who hasn't wailed: "Why does this happen to me?" Walking into dog poop when you're in a hurry. Technical difficulties that just won't let...
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Susanne Haase
Oct 17, 20202 min
The Enemy of Good
Perfectionism hurts. A relentless striving to meet impossibly high standards - or to avoid the pain of a rigid interpretation of failure...
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Susanne Haase
Sep 19, 20202 min
Is This My Normal?
Many of my clients - probably many people in general - wonder if how they feel is just their "normal." Near-constant anxiety, chronic...
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