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Jackson Rainer

Jackson Rainer is a board-certified clinical psychologist practicing with CHRIS 180 Counseling Center DeKalb in Atlanta. He may be contacted at [email protected]

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Nurturing Our Return Into the Community

Steps to take to overcome the apathy many are feeling and re-engage with others in positive ways
August 16, 2021
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How to Go From Languishing to Flourishing

5 ways to make the transition back into normal life as the pandemic eases
August 9, 2021
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How Men Adapt to Being Solo Agers

3 steps men can take to stay connected, be prepared and fight loneliness
July 8, 2021
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A Beginner's Guide to Therapy

As more people seek help to cope with pandemic and other stressors, an expert explains what to know about therapy
March 23, 2021
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How to Be More Optimistic

After a year fraught with health, social, racial and economic challenges, what we can do to become hopeful again
March 18, 2021
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How to Manage Chronic Pain

A guide to the treatments and strategies you might consider
January 13, 2021
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How to Adjust to the Ongoing Stress of the Pandemic

As the crisis has become chronic, there are ways to try to adapt
September 16, 2020
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The Blindside Wipeout of Grief

A Sudden Temporary Upsurge of Grief (STUG) is intense and unexpected
June 1, 2020
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Living Alone, Physical Distancing and Loneliness

If you are feeling isolated, here are 7 strategies to help you cope
April 9, 2020
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How Men Grieve

Face this profound challenge by staying connected and finding friends who will listen
January 23, 2020
Friendships

Reviving Friendships In Real Life

Reconnecting online is one thing, but can old friendships really be resurrected?
April 4, 2019
Polarization

Civil Discourse in an Era of Polarization

Ways to enter into conversation and respectfully seek common ground
January 22, 2019
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