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About Jennifer Slingerland Ryan, Ph.D., LPC

Jennifer Slingerland Ryan is a psychotherapist specializing in attachment and self-love. With over two decades of experience, she helps individuals and families uncover patterns, heal relationships, and create deeper connections. Her passion lies in guiding people toward belonging—with themselves and others—through humor, empathy, and a touch of dystopian fiction on the side.
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Understanding the Anatomy of a Fight and How to Heal

By |2023-05-30T20:34:49-05:00February 12, 2018|Categories: Marriage + Couples|Tags: , , |

Every couple fights. It’s an inevitable fact, ranging from doozies you remember for years, to minor spats over taking out the garbage. The fact is, though, that rarely are disagreements actually about the subject at hand. Anger is hard to [...]

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Why You Should Skip Valentine’s Day

By |2023-04-04T17:25:19-05:00February 12, 2018|Categories: Marriage + Couples|Tags: , |

They’ve been everywhere you look, it seems like, the past month or so: advertisements and displays for candy, cards, and tangible tokens of affection. It’s Valentine’s Day, and the retailers want you to remember, reminding you at every turn. But [...]

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Small Things You Can Do to Improve the World Today

By |2023-04-04T17:25:20-05:00February 5, 2018|Categories: Emotional Well-Being|Tags: , , , , , |

At I Choose Change, we encourage change that lasts a lifetime. That’s why every month, we’ll take a closer look at the issues that affect you and your family. Earlier this month, we focused on resolutions and starting over. For [...]

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How to Admit You’re Wrong Without Shame

By |2023-04-04T17:25:21-05:00February 5, 2018|Categories: Emotional Well-Being|Tags: , , , , , |

At I Choose Change, we encourage change that lasts a lifetime. That’s why every month, we’ll take a closer look at the issues that affect you and your family. Earlier this month, we focused on resolutions and starting over. For [...]

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Jitters vs Quitters: How to Distinguish Between Red Flags and Cold Feet Before the Wedding

By |2023-04-04T17:25:22-05:00February 5, 2018|Categories: Emotional Well-Being|

Jitters vs Quitters There’s no doubt about the fact that getting married and planning a wedding can be a very stressful ordeal. Regardless of the size or complexity, it’s basically a huge party that requires complex coordination and decision-making. Being [...]

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The Family That Dines Together, Stays Together

By |2023-04-04T17:25:23-05:00January 9, 2018|Categories: Family Counseling|Tags: , , |

For many busy families, getting everyone to sit down at the table together for dinner can seem like an impossible task. However, Dallas-area counselors agree that family dinners can have a substantial impact on positive communication and increase bonds between [...]

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Keeping Your Romance Warm When it’s Cold Outside

By |2023-04-04T17:25:23-05:00January 9, 2018|Categories: Marriage + Couples|Tags: , , , |

Romance The winter blues got you down? Well, it’s not just you. The time of year following the holidays can be depressing for a myriad of reasons, and often leads to emotional low points. In this way, romantic relationships are [...]

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Soulmates and “The One”: Why Healthy Relationships Do Not Need Labels and Pedestals

By |2023-04-04T17:25:24-05:00January 2, 2018|Categories: Marriage + Couples|

Soulmates It can be tempting to try and find your fateful relationship when you’re looking for your soulmates. However, when you’re ready to face reality, it can be extremely rewarding. With the help of I Choose Change counselors, here are [...]

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It Pays the Bills: How to Recover and Restore Your Job Satisfaction

By |2023-04-04T17:25:25-05:00January 2, 2018|Categories: Emotional Well-Being|

Job Satisfaction Everyone dislikes their job at one point or another. This is an unavoidable reality of being in the workforce, but there's a difference between being totally disillusioned and perpetually drained, versus having a bad day or feeling occasionally [...]

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Start Counting Sheep: Five Ways to Exchange Insomnia for a Good Night’s Sleep

By |2023-04-04T17:25:26-05:00December 29, 2017|Categories: Emotional Well-Being|

Start Counting Sheep: Five Ways to Exchange Insomnia for a Good Night’s Sleep Most Americans don’t get enough sleep. Both in childhood and adolescence, many find it hard to calm down enough to fall asleep or simply don’t enjoy sleeping. [...]

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