5 Tips for Establishing a Healthy Relationship with Your Partner

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A healthy relationship between two people has shown to offer multiple benefits. It can reduce stress, increase happiness, and improve your overall physical and mental health. It won’t always be easy, but the work it takes to establish a solid romantic foundation will set couples up for success in the future. Whether you’ve just entered…

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Dancing with Local Stars: An ALL-STAR Evening

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Cornerstone celebrated our 13th annual Dancing with Local Stars on February 3rd, 2023. It was a night to remember as seven duos came together to compete for the ALL-STAR title. From hip-hop renditions to rock musicals, these teams showed off their dancing skills for a good time and a good cause. The fabulous teams that…

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Five Benefits of Premarital Counseling

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Congratulations on your engagement! It’s an exciting time for you and your partner. It’s also a chance to get to know each other on a deeper level before your big day. Premarital, or pre-marriage, counseling offers multiple benefits to couples looking for help in starting their marriage on a solid foundation. Pre-marriage couples counseling isn’t…

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Coping with Grief During One of the Hardest Times of the Year

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Experiencing loss is a major life event. Many people go through immense emotional distress or trauma, and not just at the time the loss happens. While the holidays are known to be one of the hardest times of year for people navigating grief, there is unfortunately no timeline for pain. In this blog, we hope…

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Tips for Self Care During the Holidays

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It’s that time again – the holidays are all around us. For some, that means family gatherings, fun holiday festivities, and the most wonderful time of the year. For others, the holidays are difficult to handle and can bring up uncomfortable or unpleasant emotions. Changes in weather, shorter daylight hours, and the feeling of not…

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Celebrating 75 Years & the Future of Cornerstone

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October marks a special month for Cornerstone each year as we celebrate the anniversary of our grand opening. This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 75th Jubilee Anniversary. Exactly 75 years ago, a group of concerned citizens saw a need for child and family services that included mental health counseling. Thanks to this group, the…

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Raising Awareness for Suicide Prevention

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The Suicide Awareness Voices of Education provides the following data about suicide rates in 2020: An average of 125 American people die by suicide every day. In 2020 alone, 45,979 people took their own lives, with the number of attempts being much larger. Approximately 1,149,475 suicide attempts are made annually in the United States. These…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marriage Counseling

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It’s no secret that every relationship is different. Couples go through experiences, good and bad, with their own way of adapting. Some experiences, however, are harder to overcome, and it might seem difficult to connect or communicate with your partner in an effective way that works for both of you. At this point, you may…

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How to Choose the Best Therapist or Counselor for You

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You’ve taken the first step and decided to start counseling sessions. Now what? Choosing the right therapist or counselor may seem overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Your mental health is important. Finding the person that is a good fit for your needs is also important. To help get you started, we’ve put together a…

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Four Benefits of Couples Counseling

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The decision to start couples counseling isn’t always an easy one. However, many couples that choose to participate in marriage or couples counseling have proven to have long-term success. Couples counseling can improve your communication, strengthen your relationships, and create better interactions between you and your significant other. According to the American Psychological Association, couples…

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