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Beyond Baby Blues: Part 2
Stigma In addition to the pressure of motherhood, many women face fears associated with PPD. Most often, feelings of shame or guilt...

Guilt and Shame: Is it All the Same?
Understanding the difference between guilt and shame Guilt (I’ve done something bad) Guilt is what we feel when we’ve done something...


Beyond Baby Blues
Please note that these feelings are normal following childbirth. According to the Texas Children’s Hospital and Pavilion for Women’s...

Tolerance to Pain Works Both Ways
Unfortunately, the track around this pond is one of those paths covered with small pebbles. It is inevitable that a small rock always...


Understanding OCD
We all have moments of obsession. Sometimes, they can be more trivial, like loving a new song on the radio. The obsessions can be more...


5 Tips to Help Free You from Anxiety
Take a long hard look at your life. What tweaks and changes could be made to assist you in living in a healthier and happier way? If you...


Harry Potter and Moving Past Biology
Choice I have talked a lot about choice in this series. I think it is an important part of self-development. Choice is something that we...

A Letter to Yesterday
To be honest, I don’t know where to start with addressing you. We have had so many ups and downs. I guess you have taught me some...


Our Daily Trauma Intake
Trauma Intake You are constantly intaking trauma throughout the day. Â So the big question is; what is your daily trauma intake? Â Have you...


Harry Potter and the Invisible Scars
Battling Thoughts I think anyone who has struggled with their mental health can relate to the idea that sometimes your thoughts can cause...

The Complexities of Nostalgia: Part 1
Throwback Thursday Did you have a social media account years ago? If yes, you are likely being reminded of some of the past events and...

Coping With Grief During The Holidays
The holidays bring meaning to certain days, and we bring much significance back to them. Â When you have lost someone special, your world...


When It Rains, It Pours…
Keep your regular routine. A reliable and stable schedule brings a sense of control to our lives. Â In the midst of chaos, try your...


Harry Potter and the Journey Back Home
Expectations You might be faced with expectations from your family, friends and even yourself this holiday season. You may feel...


Harry Potter and the Choice Within
Choice In my training as a counselor, there have been countless theories about why humans behave the way they do. I relate to some to and...


How Postpartum Stole Christmas!
Motherhood is hard. Mother hood gets more challenging with postpartum blues and it’s more intense emotions. During the holidays, the...

Harry Potter and the Invisible Struggle
Living with a mental illness is isolating. You can start to feel like no one sees you or your struggles. It can cause challenges in your...


8 Lessons from Suicide Attempt Survivors
Here’s 8 things attempt survivors want you to know. You can – and should – ask someone who could be suicidal how they’re feeling. Many...


What Is Sand Tray Therapy?
The Elements of Sand Tray There are seven elements involved in the sand tray process. They are: sand, symbols, water, the client’s...


Finding Inspiration and Hope in Harry Potter
Struggling with mental health is something that many people deal with. One common coping mechanism people use is reading, because it...


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