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Jun 27, 20162 min read

Therapy Dogs to Promote Mental Wellbeing- HeadFirst Counseling, Dallas TX

Animal Assisted Therapy in Dallas, TX- HeadFirst Counseling Further your progress in therapy and get a good dose of oxytocin (the feel...

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HeadFirst Counseling

Jun 23, 20162 min read

Live Authentically. Shine Brightly.

Live authentically. Shine Brightly. At Headfirst, that’s one of our mottos. We believe that being authentic- being your true self- is the...

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Laura McLaughlin, LPC, RPT

Jun 20, 20163 min read

Acceptance is a Process. It's Time to Get Real.

Acceptance as a Process- A Therapist’s True Struggle I am just going to put it out there. I am a therapist, and I am not always accepting...

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Bullying Prevention Aimed at Interventions and Treatment for Potential Bullies

HeadFirst Counseling

Jun 6, 20163 min read

Bullying Prevention Aimed at Interventions and Treatment for Potential Bullies

Bullying Prevention Aimed at Interventions and Treatment for Potential Bullies Topic: Cyberbullying and a Review of the Movie ‘A Girl...

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Laura McLaughlin, LPC, RPT

May 31, 20163 min read

Domestic Violence Among Celebrity Relationships and in Our Community

Domestic Violence Among Celebrities and in Our Community Domestic violence, or DV, is another topic that many people don’t like to talk...

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Crisis Support Resources- Stay Connected Over Summer Break

HeadFirst Counseling

May 25, 20161 min read

Crisis Support Resources- Stay Connected Over Summer Break

As the summer months are approaching and schedules and routines of the school year are being disrupted, we like to be as prepared as...

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Laura McLaughlin

May 23, 20162 min read

HeadFirst Counseling and Heads Together- Working to End the Stigma Around Mental Health

HeadFirst Counseling and Heads Together- Working to End the Stigma Around Mental Health At HeadFirst Counseling, part of the work we do...

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HeadFirst Counseling

May 16, 20161 min read

LGBT Therapy and Support in Dallas

HeadFirst Counseling strives to be a safe and welcoming place for clients of all histories, types, and backgrounds, including those that...

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Teen and Adolescent Therapy in Dallas- Suicide Prevention for Teens with HeadFirst Counseling

Laura McLaughlin, LPC, RPT

May 9, 20164 min read

Teen and Adolescent Therapy in Dallas- Suicide Prevention for Teens with HeadFirst Counseling

How to Safeguard Your Teen from Suicide Suicide rates are on the rise, and the teen population is the most at risk. Recent data shows...

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Dallas Counselors and Therapists- Choosing the Right One for You or Your Child

Laura McLaughlin, LPC, RPT

May 2, 20163 min read

Dallas Counselors and Therapists- Choosing the Right One for You or Your Child

Dallas Therapists and Counselors- Choosing the Right One for You or Your Child There are hundreds of counselors, therapists,...

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Keep Your Kids Safe- Learn Ways to Prevent & Protect from Sexual Abuse

Laura McLaughlin, LPC, RPT

Apr 25, 20164 min read

Keep Your Kids Safe- Learn Ways to Prevent & Protect from Sexual Abuse

April- Sexual Assault Awareness Month This blog post is dedicated to the topic of sexual assault and sexual abuse in honor of April being...

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Laura McLaughlin, LPC, RPT

Apr 18, 20163 min read

Stress- The Other S Word

Stress (the other S word) Long-term, chronic stress has many negative effects on the physical body. Most people are familiar with the...

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Laura McLaughlin, LPC, RPT

Apr 11, 20163 min read

What is Play Therapy

What is Play Therapy? This is one of the most common questions that gets asked at the HeadFirst office: What exactly is play therapy? Is...

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Laura McLaughlin, LPC, RPT

Apr 6, 20161 min read

Welcome to the HeadFirst blog!

Hi! Welcome to the new HeadFirst Counseling blog. At HeadFirst one of our goals is to help change the way people talk and think about...

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