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Michael C. Thompson, MA, LPC-S


The Cost of Superficial Peace
The absence of an argument does not equal the presence of a connection. When we avoid all conflict, we aren't actually preventing distance—we are guaranteeing it. We trade genuine intimacy for a superficial calm, building a peace that is too fragile to hold the reality of two distinct humans living lives intertwined.

Michael C. Thompson, MA, LPC
Aug 44 min read


Mastering Resentment: Strategies for Healthy Relationships and Emotional Well-Being
When resentment goes unchecked or unresolved, it can lead to negative patterns of behavior and communication that can harm relationships.

Michael C. Thompson, MA, LPC
Nov 8, 20238 min read


Contemplative Cinematherapy: Exploring Growth, Empathy, and Connection
Contemplative Cinematherapy promotes self-awareness, empathy, and transformation through reflective movi

Michael C. Thompson, MA, LPC
Aug 21, 20239 min read
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