Counselor Dan

Daniel Bates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He is an author, speaker, avid blogger and podcaster. His mission is to make the important topics of mental health, pesonal growth and healing accessible in a way that is entertaining and helpful.

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5 Keys to Happiness

5 Keys to Happiness

We all want to be happy, but finding “happiness” is, well, kinda hard. The nature of happiness is fleeting, dancing in the periphery. The moment you think you have a firm grasp on it, happiness slips out of your hands. This doesn’t mean happiness is impossible to obtain, but it should open our eyes to the fact that the way we pursue may be problematic. Here are 5, better ways of pursuing…

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I published my new episode Ep. 6: Get Behind Me, Anxiety!, please check it out. https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-r8azj-a49054 https://www.instagram.com/p/BsqoP5RBip9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b1ju2q9zmskl

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I do self-care by playing dress up with my daughter. What do you do for self-care? #selfcare #selfcaretuesday #hulkmad #mentalhealth https://www.instagram.com/p/BsY1x9cBuVB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=quxy9rr88wz0

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I published my new episode Help Your Child Be a Contributor to the Family, please check it out. https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ttnzj-a35d22 https://www.instagram.com/p/BsU0WpXholH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w446sz8zvro3

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I published my new episode Anxiety Ep. 5: Anxiety Schmaxiety, please check it out. https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-86vf4-a3bfb5 https://www.instagram.com/p/BsU0HGwBqIs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2g52pgpa4pml

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The perfect parent is the one who compassionately responds to their own imperfection. #selfhelp #mentalhealth #parenting https://www.instagram.com/p/BpIcAMxFvg-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rieyyeyppxg7

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This is where I go for self-care. Where do you go for self-care? #nature #selfcare #mentalhealth #selfhelp https://www.instagram.com/p/BoX8oLPlG84/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14wyka8adxfd7

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Connect before you correct #selfhelp #mentalhealth #parenting https://www.instagram.com/p/BoRyscKgI9A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=imhgz4jk6yes

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Counseling is not safe. It’s a challenging, risk-taking taking environment where bravery is required. Counseling takes guts. #mentalhealth #bravery #selfhelp https://www.instagram.com/p/BoLgN9BA__H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6r2gn9a3iebn

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I Really Don't Know Why I Do Couples Counseling When This Video Exists

I Really Don’t Know Why I Do Couples Counseling When This Video Exists

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Stop trying to fix your partner!

Problem solving is only as effective as you can listen and understand your partner!

Lead with listening, follow with solutions if and only if your partner wants solutions!

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Comic book superheroes and supervillains certainly are entertaining, but they also give readers a chance to reflect on their own trials and triumphs. Comic books demonstrate a number of mental health themes through powerful and imaginative narratives that are informative and helpful for the reader. Learn more how your favorite superhero or supervillain can help you grow and heal in Even A Superhero Needs Counseling! #selfhelp #mentalhealth #cbt #books #comics #mcu #dcu https://www.amazon.com/Even-Superhero-Needs-Counseling-Super-Villains/dp/0997311541?crid=3SN03RU986O6D&keywords=even+a+superhero+needs+counseling&qid=1537335285&sprefix=even+a+sup&sr=8-2-fkmrnull&ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmrnull_2 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn5W1EcAxDU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2ig1dgc0ovru

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#progressnotperfection #selfhelp #mentalhealth #motivation https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4sjBZAGSt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xto5ehrdganv

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Practice to see progress, not perfection. #selfhelp #mentalhealth #cbt https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn0OCgQg9ct/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p7e03i59rr4r

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Don’t parentify your child. Be an adult and meet your emotional needs from another adult. #selfhelp #mentalhealth #parenting #parentification https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnblc5PA16Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pv29c27c37sv

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Congruent parents are influential parents. Set the example. Model the behavior you want to see in your child. #parenting #wisdom #mentalhealth #selfhelp https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUX381gCDR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1y0wri4v7ycxx