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Margaret Renninger, MS LPC @m-renninger.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

With access to affirming care for trans youth and the validity of their experiences under attack from multiple angles, there are a lot of conversations happening about this population without their direct input.

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Margaret Renninger, MS LPC @m-renninger.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

While Valentine’s Day can be an occasion to celebrate romantic love, it can also be an emotionally fraught holiday with conflicting explicit and implicit expectations within relationships.

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Margaret Renninger, MS LPC @m-renninger.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Whole Hearted Wellness is putting on the second in our series of workshops on working with clients around sex and intimacy! Email margaret@wholeheartedwellness-wi.com to reserve your spot in our live virtual workshop on Friday, March 27th or sign up to receive a recording afterwards.

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Margaret Renninger, MS LPC @m-renninger.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

As the threats of burn-out and vicarious traumatization continue to loom over therapists’ efforts to help folks navigate the new and unfamiliar, we are finding new ways to stay present without jeopardizing self-care or pouring from an empty cup.

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Margaret Renninger, MS LPC @m-renninger.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

I’ve been fortunate to have had several opportunities to experience ‘walk-and-talk’ or ‘nature therapy’ as both a clinician and a participant, all overwhelmingly positive experiences. The impact that setting and activity can have on outcomes and improvements in perceived wellbeing are really amazing

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The impact of virtual reality-based forest therapy in psychiatric inpatient care: a pilot study

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Virtual Reality (VR)-based Forest Therapy program in reducing depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress, and physiological distress among psychiatric inpatien...

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Margaret Renninger, MS LPC @m-renninger.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Staying up-to-date on counseling research also involves keeping an eye on gaps in studies and populations that may not be supported by existing structures. It probably won’t surprise you to learn that trans folks have specific risks and barriers to participating in counseling research.

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We are called to accurately represent gender diversity in empirical research, but studies require careful planning to ensure the representation and retention of transgender participants during anal...

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Mar Hicks @histoftech.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

“They now exclude nursing, physician asst, nurse practitioner, physical therapy, occupational therapy, public health, audiology, speech-language pathology, counseling & mental health therapy, social work” & more. Chiropractic and theology degrees are still included. www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...

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What Is A “Professional Degree” And Why Does It Matter?

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Dept of Education proposes redefining "professional degrees" to exclude degrees in nursing, NP/PA, Public Health, PT/OT and more

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Margaret Renninger, MS LPC @m-renninger.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

As psilocybin and other psychedelics move through clinical trials toward FDA approval, there has been an explosion of articles describing different approaches and potential uses, from treating depression and anxiety disorders to OCD and eating disorders as well as supporting recovery from PTSD.

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Will Psilocybin Finally Have Its Day in Psychiatry?

Psilocybin-based therapies are nearing FDA review, raising hopes and concerns about safety, scalability, and the therapy’s intensive clinical demands.

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Margaret Renninger, MS LPC @m-renninger.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

It’s not controversial to say there’s significant overlap between game design and counseling theory. Being in a state of play vs engaged in a therapeutic relational dynamic both require openness and vulnerability, a sense that it’s safe to explore possibilities and make honest emotional connections.

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A Conceptual Model of Bleed -- Kjell Hedgard Hugaas

YouTube video by Transformative Play Initiative

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Margaret Renninger, MS LPC @m-renninger.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Clients often come to us with the vulnerable, uncomfortable topics that they’re afraid to broach with anyone else. It’s an honor to hold a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore and consider their options, especially around areas that can have a lot of stigma or unknowns.

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Masturbation Trajectories from Late Adolescence into Mid-Adulthood: A Population-Based Longitudinal Study

Masturbation with its numerous health benefits is an integral aspect of most people’s sexuality and is typically observed across all stages of life. However, longitudinal studies exploring the freq...

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Margaret Renninger, MS LPC @m-renninger.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

When working with clients around sex and intimacy, it's important to keep in mind the larger context of how the client relates to interpersonal connection and emotional intimacy.

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