mental health | Jacqueline Siempelka

Jacqueline Siempelkamp

A Therapist Turns Thirty: Thirty Hot-Takes on Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my thirtieth birthday—a milestone birthday that draws the line between figuring things out and...

Jacqueline Siempelkamp

Social Distancing turned Social Anxiety

The world has changed quite drastically since March 2020, to say the least. We’ve all been impacted by this pandemic, especially on a...

Jacqueline Siempelkamp

Olympians Have Their Limits, Too

Many of us look forward to the Olympics each year they occur. The world slows down, just a little bit, to celebrate the hard work these...

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Big Day; Big Stress: How planning a wedding impacts your mental health

Wedding season is here, which brings both excitement and stress for the couples getting married. There is pressure on the big day to be...

Jacqueline Siempelkamp

Misshapen Perception: Changing Unhealthy Body Image

Body image can be a sensitive topic for many people—plenty of men and women can remember feeling insecure about their bodies starting at...

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Supporting Our College Students' Mental Health

It’s no surprise that our late teens and early twenties are a pivotal time in life. Throw a significant transition in there (read:...

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Supporting Today's College Students

There’s no doubt that our college student population has been significantly impacted by the pandemic. This goes for those who entered...

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Staying Connected During the Holidays

It’s no surprise that the 2020 holiday season is much different than ones we’ve known in the past. The holidays are typically filled with...

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Building a Child's Self-Esteem: Helpful tips across age groups

Positive self-esteem has a powerful influence on mental health. It can help us seek healthy relationships, boost self- confidence, and...