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07/05/2023

Hello, I hope everyone's Fourth of July was enjoyable and restful at the same time. Here's the latest blog from Andrea Hunsaker, discussing the link between our foods and our moods. Enjoy!

By Andrea Hunsaker Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness. — Auguste Escoffier With the end of the pandemic in sight, we are collectively crawling out of our bunkers in our forgiving elastic-waisted sweatpants and blinking into the sun. We all had our coping strategies over t

02/17/2023

Good afternoon, and happy Friday friends and family! Check out the latest blog from therapist Andrea Hunsaker, LLPC, on the different features of humor, adaptive and maladaptive. Also featuring some ways to develop our own "funny bones," and not at the expense of others, which I definitely can take a lesson on! Have a great day and weekend!

Grow Your Funny Bone!

09/14/2022

This month we're talking about grief.
What is grief? What are some common symptoms?
Did you know that there are different types of grief?

Some know about the different stages of grief, also known as the Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle (Denial--> Anger--> Depression --> Bargaining --> Acceptance), but what if your grief doesn't necessarily look as linear as those 5 steps?
It may not. And that's okay.

Below is a video about grief:
TEDtalk speaker Laura McInerny talking about grief:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khkJkR-ipfw

And if you're a reader, here are a couple books about grief:
Bearing the Unbearable, Joanne Cacciatore PhD
https://www.amazon.com/Bearing-Unbearable-Love-Heartbreaking-Grief/dp/1614292965/ref=asc_df_1614292965/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312132020328&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3625284428383979087&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017519&hvtargid=pla-435008389640&psc=1

It's OK That You're Not OK - Megan Devine
https://www.amazon.com/Its-That-Youre-Not-Understand/dp/1622039076/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1537230705&sr=8-1&keywords=its+ok+if+you%27re+not+ok&linkCode=sl1&tag=mowianas-20&linkId=496aca27b6d78f9f24f148a8fc27b3eb&language=en_US

08/02/2022

Welcome to monthly mental health tips!
Each month we will be keeping you up to date about new and helpful research in the world of psychology.
This week we're talking about mindfulness.

What do you know about mindfulness?

Jon Kabat-Zinn who created MBSR (aka, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) first popularized mindfulness in the United States in the 70's. From there, he has been devoted to studying mindfulness, practicing it, and teaching others about how to do it as well as its benefits.

Wanna learn more? Listen to Dan Harris (retired ABC News Journalist) explain mindfulness and how he found it during a time when he needed it most.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAcTIrA2Qhk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywp4vaFJASE

Or, read one of Jon Kabat-Zinn's many books:
https://www.amazon.com/Meditation-Not-What-You-Think/dp/0316411744

https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Awake-Practice-Mindfulness-Everyday/dp/0316411752/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=0316411752&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Power-of-Mindfulness-audiobook/dp/B07JMGJY5J/ref=sr_1_10?crid=23J525SS372KS&keywords=jon+kabat-zinn+books&qid=1659410311&sprefix=jon+kaba%2Caps%2C102&sr=8

07/18/2022

I am excited to welcome Taylor Mize MA, LLPC, LLMFT to the Epic Discoveries collective. Taylor specializes in Individuals and Couples. Experience working with intimate partner violence, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, personal and relational issues, stress, and self-esteem. Check out her bio on the Epic website.
https://www.epicdiscoveries.com/taylor-mize

Epic Discoveries | A Counseling Practice in Grand Rapids Michigan

05/18/2021

I am excited to welcome Travis Gordon MA, LLPC to the Epic Discoveries collective. Travis specializes in Individuals, Couples and Marriage Therapy. Experience working with anxiety, depression, addiction, personal and relational issues, stress, and self-confidence. Check out his bio on the Epic website.
https://www.epicdiscoveries.com/travis-gordon-bio

01/26/2021

I hope everyone is enjoying the fresh powder we are experiencing in GR today. Here's my latest blog inspired by one of the coldest rappers of our times, Ice Cube. Love y'all

As we enter the new year of 2021, I want to express my heartfelt condolences to all those who have lost a loved one, friend or family member during this tumultuous period in history. I again want to say thank you to all frontline workers including educators that contributes to serving the betterm

10/13/2020

I want to welcome Marisa Hohaia to the Epic Discoveries collective. She is a highly skilled Transformational Coach and Reiki Practitioner. Check out her bio on the Epic website.
https://www.epicdiscoveries.com/new-page-3

10/09/2020

Check out this month's blog on grieving. I share some of the eulogy that I gave from my grandfather's funeral this past weekend. Love you all!

In Loving Memory of Arturo Sanchez, 1928-2020

09/18/2020

Join us in welcoming our new intern at Epic Discoveries, Shelby Negro. Shelby has completed graduate level schooling at Western Michigan University and will be offering quality and affordable counseling with virtual option offered. Shelby enjoys working with adolescents and adults with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, mood instability, and low self-esteem. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, check out Shelby’s biography at https://www.epicdiscoveries.com/shelbie-bio-about-page

I am honored to have the opportunity to be interning at Epic Discoveries. I am nearing the end of my master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Western Michigan University. I have gained extensive experience working in the mental health field, and enjoy working with individuals of al...

06/26/2020