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“Labels” Weaponized
As a therapist, I am often faced with questions from clients about what their “diagnosis is”. And when I ask them why they want to know it, or how will knowing it help them, they usually don’t know. Don’t get me wrong, I think it is very important to have a clear understanding of what…
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How Is Your Mental Health?
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Beginning in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has put a spotlight on the importance of mental health and wellness. There is such a stigma attached to mental illness or mental health in general, that over 70 years of advocacy and education have yet to overcome. While 1 in 5…
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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Why Can’t I Just Move On?
“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” -Neil Sedaka Don’t take your love away from me Don’t you leave my heart in misery If you go then I’ll be blue ‘Cause breaking up is hard to do I know I am dating myself here with a Neil Sedaka song, but I thought it was fitting for…
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Hello It’s Me…Now Get Me Outta Here!!
“Oh the nerves, the nerves; the mysteries of this machine called man! Oh the little that unhinges it, poor creatures that we are!” ~Charles Dickens Heart palpitations, sweaty palms, dry mouth, flushed face, nausea, and dizziness…must be your first date or a job interview, or maybe a big test…NOPE! You’re at a PARTY!!! HUH?? How can…
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What does it mean to be a Proud American?
I wrote this blog post in November 2020 (see below) in the middle of fighting an unknown enemy, covid-19, while divisively deciding who the next President would be. We went from cheering on the first responders to vilifying them for perpetuating this “covid hysteria”; making everybody wear masks, and socially distance ourselves. Then came the…
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An Introduction
My name is Scott Pace, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor in Colts Neck, NJ. I have been in practice for over 20 years. While my practice focuses primarily on anxiety and depressive-related issues, a considerable amount of my practice involves relationship issues, addiction issues, and life-change issues.…
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