<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Starting Line Counseling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering you to thrive through mental wellness with specialized support and compassionate care.]]></description><link>https://www.startinglinetherapy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:48:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.startinglinenj.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Younger You Can Teach You About Friendships (Spoiler, it's A lot.) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full disclosure, I find it hard making friends as an adult. My social battery's not always full. Everyone’s busy. I want to be in bed reading by like, 7. Now you might be thinking “why does your website say you help people with adult friendships if you find it hard?!” Well, like I said, current me finds it hard. Past me though, now that guy knew a thing or two about meeting people! Let me explain. Think back to times in life where it seemed way easier to make friends. I'm talking about...]]></description><link>https://www.startinglinenj.com/post/what-younger-you-can-teach-you-about-friendships-spoiler-it-s-a-lot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698f51089f4f0b75dffc649c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:37:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Patrick Brown</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling SAD During the Seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has been getting more and more attention over the past few years, but many still ask - what exactly is it and does it differ from depression? SAD is when symptoms of depression are present during a part of the year where daylight hours have changed. Most people might think of the winter time when we talk SAD, but it can occur anytime of year. An important thing to keep in mind is SAD is not just feeling stressed about your Uncle going on political rants...]]></description><link>https://www.startinglinenj.com/post/feeling-sad-during-the-seasons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692e383d0170a6154300ae6a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:55:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Patrick Brown</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Normalizing Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental health can feel like an island at times. It’s hard to realize that we are not alone in our experience. So, let’s do an exercise in normalizing mental health challenges by looking at something my practice treats - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). According to the NIH (National Institute of Mental Health) approximately 1.2% of adults living in the United States met diagnostic criteria for OCD over the past year. 1.2% doesn’t sound like a lot, right? Let’s put it in perspective. Think...]]></description><link>https://www.startinglinenj.com/post/normalizing-mental-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f1521460ceb7e0d10084eb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:18:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Patrick Brown</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making Molehills out of Mountains: From Procrastination to Motivation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[How’s that paper coming along? Start on your part of the presentation yet? Hey, graduations closer than you think; how many job...]]></description><link>https://www.startinglinenj.com/post/making-molehills-out-of-mountains-from-procrastination-to-motivation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680287ca5473c994f1b5a970</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:11:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Patrick Brown</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work Smarter, Not Harder: Building Consistency &#38; Reaching your Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[I want to get jacked. I mean it, I’m going to be able to rip phone books in half, my shirt sleeves are going to explode when I flex, I...]]></description><link>https://www.startinglinenj.com/post/work-smarter-not-harder-building-consistency-reaching-your-goals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e322e689f652c76e8621b6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:42:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Patrick Brown</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>