Self-care is a topic that gets talked about a lot – because it is so important!!! Practicing self-care improves mental health by reducing stress, preventing burnout, and boosting mood. It is also shown to benefit your physical health, productivity, and relationships. Yet many of us don’t engage in adequate self-care, and miss out on the […]
Looking for a therapist can feel like a lot. When you’re already overwhelmed or emotionally drained, the idea of sorting through websites, bios and scheduling systems just to find someone to open up to can seem impossible. It’s one more thing on your plate, when that plate is probably already overflowing. But take a deep […]
When most of us imagine therapy, we picture an intense one-on-one conversation. Your mental image might even involve a vintage chaise lounge! The truth is, while a therapy session can have this setup, it doesn’t have to. One way to change up your classic session is to attend group therapy. This usually involves one or […]
Every family has its own way of being. Each one has its own way of talking, showing love (or not), dealing with conflict (or totally ignoring it) and giving everyone their “role” without even realizing it. Maybe you were the peacekeeper, the one who always fixes things or the one who had to be strong […]
As pride month comes to a close, LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and other sexual and gender minority) issues move further back in our minds for another year. Of course, this topic does not end with the month of June. With roughly 10% of people identifying as LGBTQ+, you likely have a family member, […]
Let’s be real, summer has a way of throwing us off balance. Routines change, school’s out, the days feel longer and suddenly, everything can either feel incredibly relaxing or downright chaotic. For parents, it can be a bit of both. On one hand, there’s more time to connect with family and friends and on the […]
Prevention is often discussed when it comes to our physical health, but we don’t always consider mental health preventative treatment. There are many studies, dating back decades, that highlight the protective impact of having a solid foundation when it comes to your mental health. Whether you call it Preventative Psychology, Positive Psychology, or Salutogenesis, this […]
Grief often shows up in our lives when we least expect it. We usually think of grief as something tied to the loss of a loved one, but it’s a feeling that can come up in so many different ways. It can come from the end of a friendship, ending a relationship, a shift in […]
As the warm weather becomes more and more familiar, the excitement for summer is starting to build for kids and adults alike! The arrival of summer marks an exciting opportunity to incorporate seasonal activities for your family, whether it’s exotic vacations or just a change of pace to a more laid-back normal. But amongst the […]
After reading Dr. Becky’s Good Inside, I reflected on the feeling of shame in children, and how this feeling comes up often in parenting sessions. For many children, shame is a feeling that communicates, “I can’t be feeling this way”, and “I’m bad”. Shame freezes children, which might look like your child refusing to apologize, […]