Grief journaling helps us express the depth of what we’re going through in order to slowly begin rebuilding.
Sobriety as a Young Adult + the Holidays
Holiday parties can be great for people who choose to drink, but they can be hard for someone who has chosen sobriety.
What is equine therapy? Part 3
The mind-body-gut connection that can be found in equine therapy can play an incredibly important role in our lives.
Self-Sabotage: Why we do it and how to overcome it!
Self-sabotage can happen in very subtle ways, and they can be hard to recognize. So how do we overcome these behaviors?
Staples of Meaningful Friendships
When life is busy and full, but friendships are an important part of life…how do we juggle it? How do we stay close and connected?
Resilience – Part 2
There are thought patterns and behaviors that one can adopt to help cultivate resilience. We are talking through 5 of them!
Kids and Anxiety: How Parents Can Help
While it may be difficult for an adult to understand the fears of young children, those anxieties can seem very real and scary particularly to a child between the ages of three and six. As a parent, the best approach you can take in helping to soothe your child’s fears is to first model calmness and reassurance.
Stress: Different Kinds at Work
According to a recent survey of 2,000 workers by one of the nation’s top EAP providers, 60% of employees reported that they experienced high levels of stress. Another 32% said they experienced “constant, but manageable levels”. In other words, over 90% of employees deal with many levels of stress at … Read More
Crisis and Trauma: When to Seek Help
*In the aftermath of the impact of Hurricane Harvey, we are going to repost a series on dealing with crisis and trauma. How should I help myself and my family in a time of crisis? There are a number of steps you can take to help restore emotional well being … Read More
Words: Beyond Sticks and Stones
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” I appreciate the spirit of the maxim, the refusal to give credence to critical, spiteful, thoughtless speech. The problem is, it’s not true. Scientific studies, legislation regarding hate speech and even … Read More