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<channel><title><![CDATA[Counseling Strategies, LLC - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.counselingstrategiesllc.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 02:30:09 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Getting Enough Sleep?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.counselingstrategiesllc.com/blog/are-you-getting-enough-sleep]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.counselingstrategiesllc.com/blog/are-you-getting-enough-sleep#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:56:38 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.counselingstrategiesllc.com/blog/are-you-getting-enough-sleep</guid><description><![CDATA[ Research indicates that sleep is essential in rejuvenating our body and minds.&nbsp; While we sleep, our brain is at work...   Sorting and organizing our memories, experiences and information to effectively retrieve them later so we can acquire new knowledge  Rebuilding cells and muscles  Releasing hormones essential to growth and development  Boosting the immune system  Protecting mental health  Promoting social and emotional regulation  Increasing critical thinking and problem solving skills  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"> Research indicates that sleep is essential in rejuvenating our body and minds.&nbsp; While we sleep, our brain is at work...<br>  <ul> <li>Sorting and organizing our memories, experiences and information to effectively retrieve them later <font size="2">so we can</font> acquire new knowledge<br></li>  <li>Rebuilding cells and muscles<br></li>  <li>Releasing hormones essential to growth and development<br></li>  <li>Boosting the immune system</li>  <li>Protecting mental health</li>  <li>Promoting social and emotional regulation</li>  <li>Increasing critical thinking and problem solving skills<br></li>  <li>Replenishing energy</li> </ul>Please contact me if you need help promoting good sleep habits in your family.<br> <br> <span></span><font size="1">Additional Resources:</font><br> <span></span>  <ul> <li><font size="1"><span>National Sleep Foundation - <a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.sleepfoundation.org">www.sleepfoundation.org</a></span></font></li>  <li><font size="1">St. Luke's Hospital Sleep Medicine &amp; Research Center - <a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.stlukes-stl.com/services/sleep-medicine/index.html">www.stlukes-stl.com/services/sleep-medicine/index.html</a></font></li>  <li><font size="1"><span>Valley Sleep Center - <a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.valleysleepcenter.com">www.valleysleepcenter.com</a></span></font></li>  <li><font size="1"><span>Kids Health - <a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.kidshealth.org">www.kidshealth.org</a></span></font></li>  <li><font size="1"><span>American Academy of Pediatrics - <a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.app.org">www.app.org</a></span></font></li> </ul> </div>  <div> <div id="602828012144358083" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"> <iframe src="http://embed.ted.com/talks/russell_foster_why_do_we_sleep.html" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </div> </div> ]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>