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		<title>Elizabeth (Betsy) Ritzman, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Elizabeth (Betsy) was trained at Kansas State University (M.S.) and McCormick Theological Seminary (M.Div.) in counseling and psychotherapy. She is licensed to practice in the state of Illinois and is a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. She practices the art and science of psychotherapy which is a form of listening and reflecting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.elizabethritzman.com/?p=107</link>
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		<title>The Discipline of 100 Breaths</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Go ahead. Try it. It really only takes 100 breaths to change your mental state. Believe me, I am not the best role model for meditation, relaxation or contemplation. Being busy doing what I love is as satisfying as it is stressful for me. I can go for weeks without really stopping – which is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.elizabethritzman.com/?p=97</link>
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		<title>How would your life be different if&#8230;.?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[      Your parents sought counseling when they couldn't resolve a major conflict?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.elizabethritzman.com/?p=90</link>
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		<title>Calamity and Chaos</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps there are times when only calamity and chaos create sufficient room to hold the larger doses of hope and love necessary...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.elizabethritzman.com/?p=81</link>
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		<title>HIPAA (Rules for Health Information)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[HIPAA sets national standards for the use and protection of your confidential health information. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.elizabethritzman.com/?p=63</link>
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		<title>Faith as a resource</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a pastoral counselor, I am a specialist in helping people connect their faith to their efforts to improve their emotional or psychological wellbeing. Many people have had very bad experiences with religious folks imposing their own beliefs upon them, and condemning them for having questions, doubts or different experiences and beliefs. This sort of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.elizabethritzman.com/?p=52</link>
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		<title>What to expect in your first session&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The introductory session will give you an opportunity to get to know how the therapist works and to share your concerns with them. In my practice, I spend a few minutes up front clarifying the basic expectations of therapy by putting them in writing (see new patient info) and discussing any questions that you might [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.elizabethritzman.com/?p=49</link>
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		<title>Common questions about using insurance to pay for counseling sessions:</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Health insurance may reimburse you or your health care provider for medically necessary treatment for covered, diagnosed conditions that impair your ability to function. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.elizabethritzman.com/?p=39</link>
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		<title>Talking about sex</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If your statements about your sexual expectations are wrapped in desire rather than complaint or criticism, these conversations will more likely be experienced as delightful, seductive invitations.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.elizabethritzman.com/?p=37</link>
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		<title>Trainings and Presentations:</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Click for sample training materials: Failures of Compassion Building and Maintaining Care Teams for your Church Creating Health and Caregiving Ministries]]></description>
		<link>http://www.elizabethritzman.com/?p=33</link>
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