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Why Rick Aldred Counseling Is the Premier Choice for Veterans and First Responders in Kansas City
When it comes to mental health counseling, trust and understanding are everything. This is especially true for those who have served on...
Rick Aldred
Jun 93 min read
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What to Expect During Your First Counseling Session
Entering your first counseling session can be a significant step towards improving your mental health and well-being. Many people feel...
Rick Aldred
Jun 44 min read
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How to Find the Best Counseling Services in Lees Summit
Finding the right counseling services can be a transformative journey toward personal growth and mental well-being. In Lees Summit,...
Rick Aldred
Jun 15 min read
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Navigating Vulnerability: A Journey Towards Healing
Exploring our vulnerabilities can be a daunting but essential part of the healing process. It's a journey that requires courage,...
Rick Aldred
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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Breaking Through Barriers: Overcoming Obstacles in Therapy
Have you ever been reminded of an event or an issue in your life that demands healing, but you've been reluctant to address it? I know I...
Rick Aldred
Apr 22, 20243 min read
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Running with Courage
I was fascinated by the passage in John 20 during our church's Easter sermon yesterday. If I'm being honest, I think I've often...
Rick Aldred
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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Can I Trust my Heart?
Recently, I've been challenged by the concept of knowing and understanding our heart. Whether it be my own therapy journey or the rather...
Rick Aldred
Mar 25, 20242 min read
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Exploring the Divide: Healthy Shame vs Toxic Shame
Shame can be crippling, but shame is not an inherently negative emotion. There are two spectrums: Healthy shame and toxic shame.
Rick Aldred
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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What is EMDR?
What does EMDR mean? Similar to the military or large corporations, the mental health profession is replete with acronyms, and this...
Rick Aldred
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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Professional Counseling and the Gift of Vulnerability
As I begin to promote my practice, I wanted to take some time and share my story with you. I think that it can be easy for many of us to...
Rick Aldred
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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