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Vicki L. Custer's Blog

As a licensed clinical professional counselor, I’ve created this blog to share insights, strategies, and support for those navigating their mental health journey. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, personal growth, or general life stressors, this blog is here to provide you with practical tools, expert advice, and compassionate guidance.

 

Here, you’ll find articles tailored to address the mental health challenges we all face today. My goal is to create a space where you can explore these topics at your own pace and gain the knowledge to better understand yourself and improve your mental health in an ever-changing world.

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Jul 24 2024

We’ve seen this Before: A Therapist’s View on the Young Men Behind Mass Shooting

Mass casualty gun shootings in the United States are a multifaceted issue, but one stark and disturbing pattern is that the perpetrators often fit the same demographic: young adult and male. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there were 261 mass shootings in the United States as of June of this year, with a majority of the...
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Sep 04 2020

Five Gifts to Give Yourself to Live Your Best Life

Small changes that can make a big difference 1. Gift of Time…for yourselfA common complaint of American culture? Being too busy. The pressure to work constantly makes us feel lazy when we are not constantly busy, and many wear constant busyness like a badge of honor. The problem with this approach is that if we let our...

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