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If you are one of the people who grew up with social media in your younger years, you are likely being reminded of some of the past...

Perhaps part of why suicide is such a heavy topic is that so many of us have been affected by it in some way. In 2017, my close friend...

How often do you use your phone or Google calendar to schedule meetings, appointments, hanging out with loved ones, etc? We stay on track...

What are ‘cognitive distortions’ and why do so many people have them? Cognitive distortions are ways that our thought patterns can...

Have you ever been in a therapy session and your therapist casually drops a phrase you’ve never heard before? “Hold space”? “Sit with a...

A teenager I used to mentor, who for privacy purposes will be referred to as Jason, was at the time a seventeen-year-old male in a...

Individuals have many needs- both physical, emotional, and spiritual. The focus of this series will take a quick dive into the nine...

Reflective intelligence sharpens your perceptions and responses to any event or any issue.  You can discover and examine complex patterns...

What kind of relationship do you have with your body? How do you speak to yourself? How do you nourish and rest? Set intentions with...

The Cruel Truth About Mental Health Stigma I remember the first time I encountered it. I was young, maybe 8 or 9, and it happened shortly...

What does “lazy” mean to you? I had a professor challenge me on saying the word “lazy” when I talked about my form of self-care. She...

Human connection is an energy exchange between people who are paying attention to one another. Connecting with others is more important...

Let’s be real. How many of us actually accomplish our New Year’s Resolutions? (I typically forget what they are by April). Typically this...

Defining Burnout The simple description of burnout is when you have reached your personal limits emotionally, mentally, and physically....

Therapy is not advice giving or telling you what to do. Your therapist is not meant to “tell you what to do” but rather serve as a guide...

It’s never too early or too late to pursue marriage counseling Yes, sometimes people are going to be in counseling for more obvious...

Been there? You ever wonder why it is so hard to keep New Years’ Resolutions? Have you ever been tried to hold your breath for 2 minutes...

Have you ever found yourself saying these words (or even hearing these words) in an attempt to just have your feelings understood or...

The holidays are a time for gathering with friends and family to celebrate a special time of year. It’s a time to escape our hectic lives...

Imagine this scenario playing out with someone you care about deeply. It is the holiday season. You and your loved ones safely gather for...