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Cristal Cook LCSW
Dec 23, 2022
My Approach and Methods to Therapy
I absolutely love the work I do as a mental health therapist. It allows me to guide my clients to meeting their goals and fulfill my...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Dec 8, 2022
Hope is a Butterfly | Shed Time Stories
I am delighted to share that Shed Time Stories with Issy featured my book in her YouTube Channel! #HopeIsAButterflyIfYouDontSquishTheCate...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Nov 8, 2022
The Gold Standard in Personality Assessments - The NEO - A Game Changer
The NEO personality assessment, considered the gold standard in personality assessments, can be a game changer for you, your family, and...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Nov 8, 2022
Managing Life’s Stressors
Stress seems to be a common experience of many people’s lives, so much so that we have an international day to raise awareness on the...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Sep 26, 2022
NEO-PI-3 Personality Assessment -What, Why, Who, and How
What is the NEO and why is it useful? The more you know about yourself and what makes you tick, the better able you are to leverage your...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Sep 26, 2022
The Magic of Children’s Books For All Ages
What is one thing that children’s books have that other books don’t? Captivating illustrations on every page! Children love experiencing...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Sep 14, 2022
Lessons Learned Self-Publishing My First Children’s Book
Edit, edit, and then edit some more! New to self-publishing my first book, I knew I needed help from people with specialized knowledge....
Cristal Cook LCSW
Jul 28, 2022
Self-Limiting Beliefs
What Beliefs Are Holding You Back? I wonder… how many people left this life with unfulfilled dreams? When we are children, it seems like...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Jul 21, 2022
Podcast with Elizbeth B. Hill
My very first podcast interview was so much fun! Elizabeth B. Hill is a terrific host and an inspiration. I met Elizabeth a few months...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Jun 13, 2022
Editing the Book - Hope Is a Butterfly, If You Don't Squish the Caterpillar
In this chat, Cristal Lynn Cook, Jasleni Brito, and Daniela Doncel talk about the importance of copyediting and how the final stages of...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Jun 12, 2022
Writing the Book - Hope Is a Butterfly, If You Don't Squish the Caterpillar
In this chat, Cristal Lynn Cook, Jasleni Brito, and Peige Rosales talk about how the story "Hope Is a Butterfly, If You Don't Squish the...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Jun 5, 2022
Illustrating the Book - Hope Is a Butterfly, If You Don't Squish the Caterpillar
In this chat, Cristal Lynn Cook, Jasleni Brito, and Kat Powell discuss how Kat came to be the illustrator for "Hope Is a Butterfly, If...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Jun 4, 2022
A Look Into the Making of the Book & More...
In this chat, Cristal Lynn Cook and Jasleni Brito reflect on the beginnings of their collaboration, talk about the process of creating...
Cristal Cook LCSW
May 8, 2022
Never Underestimate The Power of Your Thoughts
Do the problems of the world leave you feeling overwhelmed, helpless, hopeless, and filled with dread? If so, then you are not alone....
Cristal Cook LCSW
Apr 25, 2022
Slowing Down Time – Is it possible?
Does being fully present in each moment slow down time? Well, it doesn’t actually change the speed of time, but it does alter our...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Mar 21, 2022
Should I See a Therapist?
There was a time when people rarely sought the help of a psychotherapist; it just wasn’t the norm. Thankfully, things have changed, and...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Mar 14, 2022
10 Ways to Improve Communication With Your Teen/Tween
Does it sometimes feel that your adolescent started speaking a new language once they became a teenager? Well, there is some truth to...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Mar 7, 2022
12 Signs That Your Teen/Tween May be Experiencing Emotional Crisis
It can be a scary time to parent teens: pre-teen and teen suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 24....
Cristal Cook LCSW
Feb 21, 2022
An Attitude of Gratitude
An attitude of gratitude has become a common catch phrase. Oprah speaks at length about the benefits of a daily gratitude practice, and...
Cristal Cook LCSW
Feb 14, 2022
Fear of Failure
What would you do if you knew that you wouldn't fail? The fear of failure is powerful and acts as a barrier to achieving our dreams,...
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