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The Dear Family Blog
Hi, I'm Cicely, LMFT, speaker, and founder of Dear Family Counseling. I help individuals, couples, and families break generational patterns, strengthen communication, and heal with compassion and faith. This blog is where I share tools, reflections, and encouragement to support your journey toward peace and connection. I'm glad you're here. Take what you need.
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New Year, Better Mental Health!
"Tomorrow is the first page of a 365-page book. Write a good one."
-Brad Paisley
Cicely Simon
Jan 27, 20242 min read
Winter Blues: Don't let them take you down!
Beat the Winter Blues!
-Me
Cicely Simon
Jan 19, 20242 min read
Navigating the Storm: When Should Couples Consider Therapy?
"Happily ever after is not a fairy tale. It's a choice."
-Fawn Weaver
Cicely Simon
Dec 26, 20233 min read
Navigating the Teen Years: A Therapist's (and mom’s) Perspective on Parenting Challenges
"Adolescence is not about letting go. It's about hanging on during a very bumpy ride."
-Ron Taffel
Cicely Simon
Dec 14, 20233 min read
Reclaiming Control: Self-Care Strategies for Sexual Assault Survivors Amidst Media Overload
"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." -Anne Lamot
Cicely Simon
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Help! The Holidays are Still Here!
"Family is family." -Linda Linney
Cicely Simon
Nov 27, 20233 min read
Parenting While Diagnosed
"Taking care of you and your mental health is not selfish. A healthy parent is a great gift to a child. --Parenting with Personality
Cicely Simon
May 17, 20225 min read
Are Your Goals Still Goaling?
“A Goal Without A Timeline Is Just A Dream”—Robert Herjavec
Cicely Simon
Mar 4, 20223 min read
Back to School, Back to Normal?
School is officially in session! Students across the country are either gearing up to return or have already returned to school. But...
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Aug 23, 20214 min read
What 2020 Taught Me
Dear 2020, I survived!
-Cicely-
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Jan 14, 20217 min read
Self-Care Rant
"Self care is not a luxury. It's a necessity"
-Hellobombshell.com
Cicely Simon
Dec 7, 20204 min read
Virtual School Blues
Things may be hard right now, but they will pass!
Cicely Simon
Sep 14, 20203 min read
Who has the parenting book? I need to see something!
"There is no such thing as a perfect parent. So just be a real one." -Sue Atkins
Cicely Simon
Aug 25, 20203 min read
Trigger Warnings Ain't Working For Me!
"They never wanna discuss what triggered you, just how you react"-Unknown
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Jul 17, 20206 min read
Maintaining Your Spiritual Wellness During Difficult Times
"Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul" 3 John 1:2
Cicely Simon
Jul 17, 20205 min read
Balance? What Is That?
"Balance is not something you find, it's something you create" -Jana Kingsford
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Jul 17, 20205 min read
The Mother-Daughter Phenomenon
"Words are not enough to express the unconditional love that exists between a mother and a daughter" -Caitlin Houston
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Jul 17, 20206 min read
Dreams are Expensive, But You Definitely Should Invest In Yourself!
"Dream up a vision so brave it makes all around you roll with laughter" -Robin Sharma
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Jul 16, 20204 min read
Fear of Failure
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear" -Jack Canfield
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Jul 16, 20204 min read
It's Open Season
"You Can't Get to Courage Without Taking The Road To Vulnerability" -Brene Brown-
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Jul 16, 20203 min read
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