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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Register. Check your voting registration. Identify your voting site. Remind family and friends. Make a clear plan. Vote like our lives depend on it, because they do!
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Voting in Nevada? Check your registration or sign up here! Make a plan. Your voice matters. registertovote.nv.gov
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Do you know your Myers-Briggs type? If so, check out the attached blog from Truity.com, where it matches your type to the type of place that would fulfill you. See if it's accurate for you!
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The Fictional Place You’d Never Want to Leave, By Myers-Briggs Type
Can I tell you what my favorite aspect of fiction is? It’s how it can invite you into another world.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I took action with The Committee to Protect Health Care. Will you join me? Use this link to sign up:
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Las Vegas to Protect Health Care · The Committee to Protect Health Care
Join the Las Vegas Chapter of the Committee to Protect Health Care and become part of a growing community of health care advocates working to protect and strengthen health care in Nevada and across th...
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Withdrawal symptoms from psychotropic medication is a truly scary experience. Sometimes clients don't realize the dangers of discontinuing medication and sometimes disruption in insurance or financial cost caused them to discontinue. More often than not it leads to crisis intervention.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
“Shouldn’t you be over it by now?” Trauma doesn’t follow a timeline. Time passing isn’t the same as healing. Safety, support, resources, and the opportunity to process what happened all matter. There is no universal deadline for healing. Worth a read. ❤️
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
See... there is a solution for everything!
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The theme that comes up for the majority of my clients these days. 🙁
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“You’ve changed.” Many clients hear this from others after being in therapy. Sometimes becoming healthier means becoming unfamiliar to people who were comfortable with the old version of you. Sometimes your transformation makes others want to change too. 🦋
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Therapist brain: Don’t say it. It’s such a cliché. Find another way to phrase it. Also therapist brain: But I actually need to know how that makes you feel. 🐸🤦‍♀️
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I had a great time visiting Stanford, where my psychology journey first began. ❤️ Visited the Psychology Department, the Main Quad, and the CoHo. I’m happy to report they still make the perfect mocha. ☕️
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We have a new baby at the stables! 🐴🥹 There is something wonderfully grounding about being around horses. Also something completely unproductive because I would now like to cancel all responsibilities and just hang with this little one all day long. ❤️
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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 31/08/2026
No, Gen Z isn’t afraid of hard work. They’re questioning burnout as the price of success and redefining what a healthy, meaningful, sustainable career can look like. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
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Gen Z Burnout Is a Workplace Story Not a Character Flaw
Gen Z isn’t afraid of hard work. They’re questioning burnout as the price of success and redefining what a healthy, meaningful, sustainable career can look like.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Interesting read on what may predict long-term relationship success: not chemistry, but temperance- the ability to pause between feeling an impulse and acting on it. Essentially: feel the reaction, but choose the response. Curious what others think about this.
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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 27/08/2026
Emotional regulation is generally categorized as a "soft skill," something nice to have alongside the "real work." But it is often the key difference between chaos, violence, and calamity, and thriving, health, and connection, writes @drjasonnlinder www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind...
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Why Emotional Regulation Is Harm Prevention
We often treat emotional regulation as a soft skill. But what if learning to tolerate difficult feelings is the key to preventing aggression, addiction, suicide, and even violence?
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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 26/08/2026
Self-mastery doesn't mean controlling our emotions, eliminating vulnerability, or becoming perfect. Rather, it’s the ability to understand what is happening inside us and increasingly choose how we want to respond. And it starts here. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
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5 Essential Skills of Self-Mastery
Self-mastery begins with learning how to coach ourselves. With these skills, we can move beyond automatic reactions and make choices that reflect who we genuinely want to be.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This is based out of Reno, Nevada and is also an excellent place to support. I donated in honor of Chewy and Rhea, who I am sure are running wild. wildhorseeducation.org/what-whe-is/
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What WHE Does
Wild Horse Education (WHE) is a small organization with a dedicated volunteer base that educates the public and media and advocates for change in the way wild horses and burros are managed on publi…
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
If you're looking for a good place to donate to help wild horses...
americanwildhorse.org
American Wild Horse Conservation
Discover how company matching can amplify your support for wild horses and burros. Find out if your employer participates in matching gift programs.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This link takes you to petitions regarding protecting wild horses. Please act now. www.change.org/topic/wild-h...
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Petitions about Wild Horses and Burros – Support Causes & Make a Difference · Change.org
Explore and support petitions about Wild Horses and Burros on Change.org. Discover what people care about and take action on causes that matter. Be a part of the change today.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Please urge congress to prohibit horse slaughter!
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PETITION: Urge Congress to Prohibit Horse Slaughter - Voters For Animal Rights
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Please sign to protect wild horses.
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Sign the Petition
Stop Trump's Budget Plan to Slaughter Wild Horses
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Exactly! It is never too late and the time is passing anyway.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
An interesting read!!!
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
It's nice to have my achievements and specialized skills recognized by the professionals at Starbucks. After ordering two cortados in one cup, I was officially informed that I am a "Master of Coffee." I told them "I have been training for this all my life." Training has finally paid off. ☕🏆
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I requested a "single case agreement" to be able to continue seeing a client whose insurance changed. Approved within DAYS. 😳 If you work with insurance, you understand that this is basically the equivalent of seeing a unicorn in the wild. 🦄 I don't know what to do with myself. 💃🥳😃
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Yes! 1,000% yes! 👇👇👇
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
After a few years taking lessons, I finally had my first fall from Ruckus, whose name tells you everything you need to know about him. 🐴 As both therapist and rider, I know confidence isn't built by avoiding falls, but by surviving them. Tend to the wounds and then get back up on that horse! 🤠
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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 08/08/2026
Neuroscience explains why our thoughts seem more dangerous after midnight—and Stoic wisdom offers a simple practice to reclaim calm and control. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
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Stop Overthinking at 3 a.m. With This Ancient Hack
The "dichotomy of control” eases panic and restores calm.
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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I need your help. We are almost at 1 million YouTube subscribers. Can you share this and help me get there? www.youtube.com/@aaronparnas1
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Today, my phone stopped working, my computer acted up, the internet was fussy, I left my office keys at home. I'm pretty sure I've been hexed. 😂 Days like this are a reminder that sometimes the only productive thing to do is stop fighting the universe, go with the flow, and get a treat. ✨
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I always expected to be a soccer mom, but life has made me a proud rocker mom. 🎸 House of Blues on Monday, Warped Tour in Long Beach this weekend, and I now know music in a whole new way. Life rarely follows the script we write, but cool adventures come from saying yes to wherever life leads. 💙🤘
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Vans Warped Tour Long Beach | July 25-26, 2026
Vans Warped Tour is returning to Long Beach on July 25-26, 2026. Enjoy live music, coastal vibes, and an unforgettable celebration.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Interesting article about when it is okay to lie in relationships. What do you think? Do you agree or disagree?
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 04/07/2026
Today marks 250 years since a small group of newspaper editors, farmers, and soldiers signed a document declaring our nation's independence — a truth that feels self-evident now but was revolutionary then.
What a privilege us Americans have, to live in a nation that every one of its inhabitants can shape. What an honor us New Yorkers have, to look out over our city's waters from the shores where so many Americans bravely entered their country for the first time.
Today and all days, let us remember that patriotism is not pretending our nation is without flaws. Patriotism is every act of righteous dissent — because loving our country means fighting for the best version of it.
Happy Fourth of July, New York City.
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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · 04/07/2026
Narcissistic parents are typically more focused on appearances and admiration from others and have little mental space to care for children the way healthy parents might. Here is the lifetime cost for the child. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/soci...
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3 Roles the Children of Narcissists May Carry Into Adulthood
2. The scapegoat.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
This 4th of July, I'm holding two truths at once. I am concerned about the state of our country and still believe in the people working every day to make it better. Wishing everyone a day filled with good people, good food, and renewed commitment to building the kind of country we all deserve. 🌭🥤
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Happy Father's Day! 💙 To the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, foster parents, mentors, and father figures who offer love, support, protection, and guidance- thank you! You matter. Whatever this day brings for you, may you rest and take time to appreciate yourself and all you do.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The Obama Presidential Center is now open! More pics from inside the museum and the library.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is now open! The opening ceremony provided hope and inspiration. A reminder of what was and what can still be achieved when people work toward something bigger than themselves. I'm grateful to have visited. The campus is a gem for the community. 💙
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Happy Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚 A day of remembrance, celebration, and reflection. Today, we recognize the strength, resilience, and achievements of Black communities throughout history and today. May we continue learning from the past while working toward a more equitable future.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Henry Finn, the therapy dog, saw 6 clients today! 🐶 The look in the second picture is either: A) processing the complexities of the human experience or B) napping. We'll never know. 😄💙
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Catch the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday, June 18th at 9am PST on livestream! What a great lineup. 💙 obama.org/grandopening
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Gasp! Hey now, no need to eliminate the therapy! Let's fix this list real quick --> Quiet, snacks, a very long book, a delicious drink, AND therapy. 😜💚📖☕
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
"Strong men- men who are truly role models- don't need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful." - Michelle Obama
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
As a therapist, I can neither confirm nor deny that entire supporting casts of people exist in my office despite never having set foot there. 👀😅
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Breaking news from the stables: Mama horse made perfect little baby horse. Welcome, little one! 💙😍🐴😄
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Some people get a personal trainer for their body. Some people get a therapist for their mind. Both are investments in becoming healthier. If you believe in signs, take this as yours to find a good therapist. 💙
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
This is one of the best metaphors of therapy! It's about taking the tangle of thoughts, emotions, experiences, and stories that can feel overwhelming... and helping weave them into something that makes more sense. Not less of you. Just a clearer understanding of who you are. 💙
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The. time. will. pass. anyway. Do the thing.
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Heck yeah it is. 👇👇👇
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Aranda Therapy @arandatherapy.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Actual Things Said in Therapy: “I have feelings about this feelings pillow. Anger is in blue and not red? What is happening???” - Client 💡 "OMG- you're so right." - Dr. Aranda Sometimes we process trauma, sometimes the color assignment of emotions. Both are valid and both can't be unseen. 🤣💙
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