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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT Assoc.
Sep 18, 20183 min read
🎤 I Can Let MY Hair Down 🎤
Relationships aren't meant to be confining. They aren't meant to make us feel like we have to "walk on egg shells" or that we need to...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT Assoc.
Jul 23, 20182 min read
Is Something Wrong With Me???
Another relationship has come and gone leaving me so wrung out I feel like crawling in a hole and never speaking to anyone...ever again....
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT-Associate
Jun 26, 20183 min read
I'm a Collegiate Athlete...I Can't Be Depressed
From the time I started playing coach-pitch, at only 4 years old, I began shaping my identity as an athlete, a tom-boy, and a tough girl,...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT-Associate
Jun 20, 20182 min read
Why Are We Fighting?
As we attempt to repair, reconnect, and make sense of "what just happened" following a fight, we are often flooded with questions like:...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT Associate
May 3, 20181 min read
Understanding the Athlete and Athlete Relationships.
Are you a current or former elite-level athlete? Do you experience difficulty in life and relationships due to perfectionism, performance...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT Associate
Apr 16, 20183 min read
When Black and White Meet Gray: Tips for Coping with Unexpected Life Situations
Black and white thinking, also known as "either/or" thinking, serves us well when we are first establishing an understanding of the world...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT-Associate
Nov 6, 20171 min read
Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
I wanted to take this time to address the societal norms that sometimes prevent men from seeking mental health treatment. Watch above for...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT Associate
Sep 28, 20171 min read
Conflicting Views on Hugh Hefner and the Playboy Legacy
As both a couples therapist and advocate for basic human rights, I find myself entertaining a variety of thoughts about the legacy left...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT Associate
Sep 27, 20173 min read
Wanna Know a Secret? Top 3 Ways a Life of Secrecy May Be Ruining Your Intimacy
While it is often thought of as common practice to tell "little white lies" or occasionally leave out details that would reveal whole...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT Associate
Aug 31, 20174 min read
Why Your Therapist's Personal Experience May Not Actually Be That Important
Choosing the right therapist can be a daunting task. While we often consult with our neighbors and friends when searching for the best...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT Associate
Aug 26, 20171 min read
Understanding "Co-Dependence"
For those of you who have ever been in a relationship where you believed yourself or your partner to be "co-dependent," it is far more...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT Associate
Jul 12, 20172 min read
Knowing When to Warrant yourself a "Mental Health Day"
If you keep up with trending topics in social media or mainstream news, you may have heard the hype around one employee's email exchange...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT Associate
May 30, 20172 min read
Who is the Millennial "Wonder Woman?"
Recently hitting the box office was DC's "Wonder Woman," starring female actress, Gal Gadot. This blockbuster film aimed at portraying...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT Associate
Mar 13, 20172 min read
Sharpen up on your "Tech" Etiquette: 5 Tips from Today's Experts
In reference to New York Time's trending article, "You're Not Busy, You're Just Rude," I want to highlight the difficulty of navigating...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT-A
Feb 22, 20173 min read
Parenting Athletes in Today's "Professionalized" Youth Sports
If you are a friend or relative to a young person in organized sports, you have likely seen a glimpse of the pressure that accompanies...
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Sammy Jo (Diffendaffer) Allen, M.S., LMFT
Nov 30, 20161 min read
The Psychological Benefits of Giving
Whether you participated in Giving Tuesday or spent your Black Friday searching for the perfect gifts to brighten the holiday season for...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT-A
Nov 8, 20162 min read
Keeping your sanity this November 8th, 2016 presidential election day
Social media is buzzing with opinionated posts regarding this 2016 presidential election. Many of these posts are laden with expressions...
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Sammy Jo Diffendaffer, M.S., LMFT-A
Nov 2, 20161 min read
Saying Goodbye and Remembering Those We Love
Día del Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated in many parts of the United States and other countries due to...
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Sammy Jo (Diffendaffer) Allen, M.S., LMFT
Sep 20, 20164 min read
What's Love Got to Do With It? "Love Sense" You Probably Didn't Know About
For many of us, love is a mystery we don't dare attempt to solve. If you're like me you may find yourself in need of some aspirin or a...
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Sammy Jo (Diffendaffer) Allen, M.S., LMFT
Jul 6, 20162 min read
The Truth About Infertility
Did you know physicians can now locate the biological underpinnings of 90% of all cases of infertility? Although, not all of these...
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