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Finding Peace in December: How to Navigate the Holiday Season with Mental Wellness
December can be a time of joy and celebration, but for many, it also brings stress, grief, and overwhelm. Here are some practical tips for managing mental health and finding peace amidst the chaos of the holiday season.
Mindfulness in November: Staying Present During the Busy Month
As the holiday season approaches, life often becomes a whirlwind of activities, gatherings, and responsibilities. Here are some mindfulness techniques to help you navigate November with clarity and calm:
The Lost Art of Male Friendships: Why We Need It and Why It’s Hard to Keep
The Lost Art of Male Friendships: Why We Need It and Why It’s Hard to Keep
Embracing Imposter Syndrome: Turning Self-Doubt into a Superpower
If you’ve ever felt like you’re a fraud just waiting to be found out, you’re not alone. What if we told you Imposter Syndrome is actually a normal part of adulthood and, even better, something you can use to your advantage?
Are We Obsessed With Our Mental Health: Finding Balance in Awareness and Identity
How can we be mindful of mental health without overly identifying with it?
These 3 Mindsets are Making You Miserable
Sometimes it’s good to check in with ourselves and our thinking patterns. “Am I reacting in an appropriate way?” “Is the way I’m experiencing & interpreting this scenario wrong?”
These 3 mindsets are making you miserable and what the “cure” to those mindsets are.
Neurodiversity In Marriage
Neurodivergence has become a “buzzword” recently, but how do we navigate it in marriage?
Therapy Doesn’t Have To Come With A Stigma
You do not have to be in crisis to seek mental health help; there doesn’t have to be a stigma, because the truth is we all struggle.
Let's Talk About Your Sex-pectations
Sex can be complicated, because each individual brings different things to the table to the relationship– different backgrounds, experiences, education, expectations, etc.
Spring is Springing!
Research confirms that sunlight triggers the release of serotonin and the production of vitamin D, which are associated with boosting mood and focus while also reducing stress. We’re giving practical steps to spend more time outside to get more vitamin D.
Loving Yourself Well
Loving yourself is easier said than done. What is this February, we chose to love ourselves well?
A Guide on How to Start Going to Therapy
Embarking on the journey of therapy is a courageous decision that can lead to transformative personal growth and emotional well-being.
What Have I to Give This Holiday?
Perhaps the greatest gift we can offer this season is connection. Specifically practicing the skill of attunement in our interactions with others. Relational expert, John Gottman, defines attunement as the “entering into another’s world”.
4 Ways to Practice Gratitude
Cultivating gratitude can lead to improved mental health, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of happiness. If you're looking to practice gratitude in your daily life, here are four effective ways to get started.
The Power of Externalization
A person’s mental illness can become the defining marker of their character. I encourage clients, parents, and caregivers to separate or externalize the mental illness from the person.
Strengthening Love: Marriage Counseling Using the Gottman Method
What sets the Gottman Method apart from other forms of marriage counseling is its distinctive therapeutic process. Unlike traditional therapy, where a third party often mediates conflicts and takes sides, the Gottman therapist assumes a different role. They become an outsider, watching and analyzing how you and your partner interact.
We See Your Anxiety, College Students (and everyone else, really)
Whether you’re returning for another year of school or leaving home for the first time - the beginning of the school year can be a challenging and anxious time for a lot of people.
If you find yourself experiencing any symptoms of anxiety, try these quick tips
When Hakuna Matata Doesn't Mean No Worries
Our life mottos can drive our lives. Many people have a philosophy by which they live -- just check out the list of a few above. How often have you heard these repeated in the face of any number of circumstances? These personal beliefs inform the way we respond to challenges, feats, and everything in between because they are statements of how we deeply believe the world works.