Describe your “happy” place… Let’s start with the meaning of a happy place; it is a memory, situation, or activity that makes you feel happy. It can be anything, so to speak. It can be a memory of when you first met your best friend, it could be a memory of past activity or an […]
Anxiety
How To Ease Back to School Anxiety
“Your only limit is you. Be brave and fearless.” “It’s not about being fearless, it’s about acting in spite of fear.” It’s that time of year again, a new school year. Do you suffer from school anxiety with everything we all have encountered the last few years? Sending the kids back to school can come […]
Your Feelings Matter
Your feelings matter You don’t need to validate your feelings to anyone Your feelings matter You are entitled to feel the way you do Don’t let anyone tell you different Your feelings matter Emotions serve an important purpose and shouldn’t be ignored. For example, feeling angry, afraid, or sad tells you that something’s wrong. […]
Stop judging me
When I was younger I enjoyed playing with the boys, riding bikes and catching salamanders, I would say I strived for adventure. But growing up wasn’t always adventures, it was lonely at times, feeling I always was out of place or had to act a certain way to fit in. Looking back on the years […]
Overcome wedding anxiety
Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting things you could possibly look forward to your whole life. But is it really? With all the things that planning a wedding comes with, you would think it would be the most stressful event for you to ever have to plan in your life. Weddings come […]
Are you addicted?
Addiction Do you or someone you know suffer from addiction? Yes, addiction can come in all forms, not just drug addiction. Pornography, sex, gambling, over-eating, shopping and many many more. Addiction is just that, being addicted to a particular substance, place or thing. Here are a few red flag warnings you may be addicted to […]
Depression will not defeat me
Nineteen percent of Americans will suffer from depression at some time during their lives. Sadly, depression hits the young and old alike. Fifty percent of children and adolescents and 20 percent of adults report some symptoms of depression. Since the pandemic of Covid-19, 48% of Americans report feeling depressed, anxious or both. Depression can look […]
When Is It Time for Therapy?
Counseling, when is the right time? When is it the right time to seek counseling? Counseling services are designed for anyone who needs help to get through their daily life, who seek comfort, in a confidential atmosphere to speak on some of the following but not limited to; adjusting to college life (roommate issues, time […]
Fear Me Not
Do you fear? Fear is so much more than being scared when you watch a scary movie or maybe you fear something like spiders, water, fire or being alone. What is fear? Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something that is dangerous, will likely cause pain, or cause a […]
Your Thoughts Reflect Your Nervous System
When our nervous system is dysregulated our thoughts become survival based. Our brain uses what’s called “neuroception” to scan the environment for the signs of danger. With a dysregulated nervous system, our neuroception is “off” or faulty. Meaning, we overreact or under-react to external situations based on what’s happening internally. Examples of Faulty Neuroception: misinterpreting […]
Masterpiece of a Woman
The fight for women’s suffrage In the United States began with the women’s rights movement in the mid-nineteenth century, between the years 1848-1917. One hundred years ago, women were expected to be wives and mothers, tasked with raising good, moral citizens and keeping comfortable homes. Most women didn’t have careers, with the exception of teachers, […]
Investing in Yourself
Why should you always invest in Yourself? Invest in yourself for the future. Undoubtedly the most valuable investment you could ever make is self-investment. Not only does it offer future returns, but frequently provides current satisfaction and personal gain. Failing to invest in personal development will reduce your true potential as well as limit growth […]
Parenting and Phones
Should you pay attention to what your kids are doing on their phone? Many parents say yes. Parents should check their child’s phone use and monitor their internet activity. Above all else, it is the fundamental duty of any responsible parents to protect their children from potential harm. In today’s world checking a child’s phone […]
The Weight of My Weight
Is weight carrying you through your days? With so much happening in this world many of us turn to overeating because of stress, boredom and anxiety. The weight of our weight can pull us down, it can make us depressed and walk with an image of disgust in ourselves. Weight around the waistline can increase […]
May is for Mental Health
The History of Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month was first celebrated in 1949 and every year after that. It was originally organized by the Mental Health America organization that later became known today as National Mental Health Association. A man named Clifford Whittingham-Beers from Connecticut, who was born in the year 1876 […]
