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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...

Halloween is behind us, which means we are rapidly approaching the holiday season. The season comes with so much: family gatherings,...

There are endless amounts of boundaries, and often boundaries can be specific to each relationship and situation.  There are, however,...

You take on the blame for something that is not your fault. You feel frustration or resentment about how others treat you. You experience...

Positivity or optimism are not a bad concept. In fact, it is an ideal mindset that most strive to maintain. The pursuit to become the...

As the mother of four young children, my husband and I have spent a lot of time lately considering our options, attempting to arrive at a...

How do you respond to change?  Do you embrace it with all that you have or do you avoid it at all costs?  Can I be honest with you? ...

While these dystopian images may seem not far fetched for some, being in survival mode may encompass far more than just these extremes....

In order to endure and triumph over stress, we naturally utilize coping mechanisms in everyday life.  Coping Mechanisms are the actions...