I remember being a teenager and getting my first ipod for Christmas. I was so excited to be able to carry music with me wherever I went! Nowadays with Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube and other streaming platforms, our access to music is practically unlimited. I’ve always loved music. I love … Read More
The Story of Your Trauma
Sharing your trauma narrative can be painful, yet healing if someone on the other side is truly hearing you without judgement. Not everyone you tell your story to is trained to provide the necessary safe space you need to begin the healing process. Seeking a therapist to assist you in … Read More
Laughter as a Coping Strategy
In these seasons and more broadly in general, incorporating humor as a coping strategy can bring some positive color back into daily life.
Anxiety: The fear of what might happen
For most people, it is much easier to manage the anxiety once you’ve accurately identified your fears, and it’s not just all the unknowns.
Do I Have a Problem with Substance Abuse?
“Substance abuse” refers to any problem with substances and includes substance abuse or substance dependence.
What is self-care, really?
Self-care needs to be considered a daily practice or it can lead to a cycle of burning out, adding in self care, and burning out again.
People Need to Change
The people we want to change are often not in the counseling room with us. Dare I say that this can often be a rub of individual counseling.
Why is it so difficult to rest?
For some of us, it can be difficult to shut down our productivity mindset and rest. So what do we do if we suspect this drive to avoid rest has some unhealthy roots?
10 Practical Steps to Improve Mental Health Daily
While mental health can sometimes consist of a long journey, there are things you can do daily to help positively impact your mental health.
Imperfectly Fine
It is also essential that we tell ourselves that while we can always do our best, we are imperfectly fine.
