What is Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and why do people use it?
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SOME INTERESTING INSIGHTS, OBSERVATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE THAT DR. FINNERAN MUST SHARE
Read below, and share with family and friends, some interesting topics that Dr. Michele Finneran has insight on.
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veccassociates
- Mar 25, 2022
- 3 min
Being Honest & Transparent with your Medical / Mental Health Providers
Deciding to get a medical/mental health provider is the first step to becoming your best self. The next is being honest with them, which...
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veccassociates
- Mar 25, 2022
- 2 min
When to Ask for Help?
Why is it so hard to ask for help for mental health? Reaching out for mental health help is not easy. Someone with a broken bone or the...
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veccassociates
- Mar 13, 2022
- 3 min
Marijuana Use, Abuse, Dependency & Medical Implications
Marijuana is one of the most widely used drugs in America. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 9% of people who use...
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veccassociates
- Mar 4, 2022
- 2 min
The Cycle of Violence – Tension Building, Abuse, Honeymoon Phase
Abuse comes in many forms such as physical, verbal, emotional, and sexual amongst the most common types. People being abused by their...
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veccassociates
- Mar 4, 2022
- 3 min
How to get to the ACCEPTANCE stage of Grief and Loss
The pandemic has impacted our routines, social lives, school, work, and more. It has caused the loss of lives around the globe, as well...
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veccassociates
- Mar 4, 2022
- 2 min
Teenage Sibling Rivalry
Whether it’s listening to your children argue over what to watch on television or dealing with incalculable cries of “It’s not fair!”...
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veccassociates
- Mar 4, 2022
- 2 min
How a healthy emotionally attached mother/daughter relationship leads to a healthy intimate partner
A mother-daughter relationship can be the first relationship a human develops and, very often, is the most complicated one. Creating and...
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veccassociates
- Feb 6, 2022
- 3 min
Ways on How to Overcome being an Avoidant Personality
Most of us struggle with attachment and need an appropriate amount of time to develop an intimate, loving relationship with someone else....
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veccassociates
- Jan 30, 2022
- 5 min
What to Look for in Finding a Rehab Center that Works for You
Drug and alcohol abuse and addiction are truly terrible conditions that cause damage to lives and to families. Luckily, there are...
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veccassociates
- Jan 23, 2022
- 5 min
How to Find an Effective Therapist/Mental Health Counselor
If you’re considering therapy/counseling — whether it’s to restore a relationship, recover from trauma, adjust to a new life phase, or...
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veccassociates
- Jan 16, 2022
- 4 min
Effective coping strategies vs. Maladaptive coping strategies
Whether you’ve been dumped by your date or you’ve had a rough day at the office, having healthy coping skills can be key to getting...
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veccassociates
- Jan 9, 2022
- 2 min
How to Turn Your Goals into Daily Routines
Reaching your goals doesn’t just take vision and willpower. You also have to establish routines and rhythms that serve whatever it is you...
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veccassociates
- Jan 2, 2022
- 3 min
The Mindset of Making Lifestyle Changes in 2022
Every new year gives you a chance to make the changes you have always wanted to. In order to make these changes, you need to make sure...
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veccassociates
- Dec 15, 2021
- 4 min
How not to live above your means this holiday season
According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans plan to spend an average of $830 on gifts this season. As the largest gift-giving holiday,...
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veccassociates
- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
How to make people/relationships v. Presents & gifts more important this year
As we start shifting away from last year’s isolating holidays and slowly get together again this year, togetherness is now more...
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veccassociates
- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
Benefits of living a minimalist life v. An extravagant lifestyle
Minimalism—owning less and living intentionally—is a simple concept, yet it’s not automatically easy to adopt. Discarding the possessions...
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veccassociates
- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
Traveling and reconnecting with family and friends per post-pandemic this year
Traveling is one of the industries that has been most impacted by the pandemic and hence, forcibly undergone some significant changes....
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veccassociates
- Nov 27, 2021
- 3 min
How to be engaged and involved in your intimate relationship v. A silent/passive partner
In many ways, healthy romantic relationships can cause us to relax into them. Once you and your partner have stuck together through thick...
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veccassociates
- Nov 27, 2021
- 3 min
Youth & Intrusive Thinking
In my practice, I am finding it more and more common for teens and young adults to experience Intrusive thinking. These thoughts are...
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