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Give Yourself Some Grace There are a few Facebook groups that I check on regularly. Okay. Who am I kidding? I check on them daily. Gentle parenting, mom groups, support groups. I keep seeing variations on the same topic recently: Parents disappointed with themselves for how they’ve responded to their child during times of…
Want to Feel in Control? Grab a Hula-Hoop! Remembering what I AM and AM NOT in control of can be tricky. At times, SUPER tricky. I’m supposed to control my kids, right? I can control how this event I planned turns out, right? I can’t seem to control how I respond to that jerk at…
It’s Okay to Say “No” The holidays are coming. For most of us, that means family gatherings. You might be coming up to these festivities with joy, stress, or a combination of both. The holidays are stressful, and we’re already in stressful times. Do you dread the coming holidays? Do you worry about…
The Importance of Sleep on Your Mood Sleep is important to your overall health and well-being. I know. I know. You’ve heard this before, haven’t you? That a regular good night’s sleep protects your immune system, helps you lose weight, reduces inflammation, improves memory, and strengthens your heart. Did you also know that…
The burnout is real. And the need for work-life balance is real. We are all feeling the effects of being burnt out, and it can have an impact on your colleagues, your friends and family. Let’s address what a burnout is, the phases of being burnt out, and how to recover from burnout. What…
Just when we thought it was okay to not wear a mask and go out again, the Delta variant arrived, sending us into a ‘Second Wave’. The recent COVID-19 spike has hit our mental health and many are struggling to cope with the stress and anxiety related to the situation. But there are things you…
Did you know? The stigma associated with mental health is called “sanism?” There is a lot of sanism and misconceptions surrounding mental illness within our society. People will hear anything “related” to mental health and automatically assume it is true without having any factual evidence. In recent years, mental health has slowly lost its sanism…
In the beginning When diagnosed with a mental health condition it can often feel like a life sentence. You will allow the future you had envisioned for yourself to disappear as fast as the condition is placed on your health records. You will trap yourself in this invisible coconoon, as you believe that as long…
College is here! College is an exciting moment in a young person’s life, filled with new opportunities, new people, and self-discovery. For many it is the first time they will be away from home for an extended period of time, in which they have to learn how to be independent without their parents. Classes are…
“Put mental health first, because, if you don’t, you’re not going to succeed as much as you want to. So it’s ok sometimes to even sit out of the big competitions to focus on yourself because it shows how strong you really are.” – Simone Biles Quick recap For those who have abstained from media…
If you’ve been here for a while, you know my unpopular opinion that self-care is not sleeping, taking baths, or eating a good, home-cooked meal. Those are basic needs, and self-care extends a bit further than that. The secret to self-care that I share with all of my clients? Creating and updating your values list.
Imposter Syndrome is a phenomenon that produces feelings of being a fraud or not worthy of the success you experience. If you have ever had fears of being “found out” or that you “fell into” the success you have, you may be experiencing imposter syndrome.
You are wondering if therapy is right for you right now, or maybe you have friends or family suggesting therapy to you. We have compiled a list of feelings and experiences that people often have when seeking therapy.
It can be difficult seeing a loved on going through a difficult time. It can be even more difficult feeling like we are unable to understand or help them through it. Here are some beginner tips to get started in supporting and helping those we love through anxiety.
Amidst a global pandemic, lockdowns, and quarantines, one thing remains consistent, and that is our online sessions with our clients. Specializing in millenials, a common trend we are continuing to encounter is the newfound art of ‘sitting with ourselves’.