Understanding and Supporting Your Teen
It’s that time of year again: the leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping, and an adolescent’s pressures of being back-to-school are increasing. Whether it be enduring a challenging class, navigating some friend group drama, or handling increased intensity at after-school practice, many teens experience a peak in stress around this time of year. Of […]
Navigating Neurodivergence
Neurodivergence is a Superpower! Society hasn’t always been the most accepting of non-conformists, posing challenges for anyone who doesn’t fit into a neat box. The good news is that there is not only increasingly more acceptance, but widespread celebration of people’s uniqueness. Neurodivergence is one of the traits that has become more appreciated in recent […]
Mental Healing: An Active Approach
We always talk about mental health, but maybe it’s time to reframe the way we think of this topic. ‘Mental Healing’ may be a more fitting way to capture the notion of caring for your psychological and emotional wellbeing — which is an active and reflective journey. Mental health implies that there is some standard […]
How to Live With Grief
When we think of grief, we almost always associate it with death. But the truth is, grief has many forms. You can grieve the loss of a relationship, in the case of a romantic break-up or a platonic falling out. You can grieve an old home as you get settled into a new one. You […]
How to Make and Keep Friends
When we talk about relationship therapy, most people think this pertains only to romantic, and maybe family related connections. But we’re here to spread the news that friendships take work too! Friendships can be some of the most important bonds we have in life, yet they tend not to get the kind of attention they […]
What kind of support is offered in therapy?
Relationship Therapy Relationships take work… But any relationship worth having is worth making the effort. Whether the dynamic is romantic, platonic, or familial, there are always going to be challenges. Naturally, patterns that can make it tough to navigate those challenges arise. Relationship therapy can help provide more clear visibility and stronger communication. It also […]
How to Balance Mental Health and Online Dating
We use online technology more and more…so how does that impact dating? We love to ask people in relationships how they met. Even a few years ago, the stigma of online dating might lead to embarrassment. Now, the increase in users and platforms has started to normalize online dating. There is even a pride in […]
Starting the New Year with Rest
Looking for a book to set the tone for the new year? Rest is Resistance is a wonderful place to start. In this short read, Tricia Hersey explores the need for rest in our increasingly restless society. She explores topics including the constant need to feel productive, as conditioned by capitalism, tracing back to the […]
The Power of Reflection in Entering a New Year
As 2023 draws to a close, we’re met with the opportunity to reflect on the year behind us. Taking time to consider where we’ve been can help provide more clarity on where we want to go, allowing us to lead more meaningful and fulfilled lives. In order to really reap the rewards of reflection, it […]
Gratitude Holds the Power to Transform
Research on Gratitude’s Impact Did you know that research has shown that gratitude positively impacts both our mental AND physical health? Grateful individuals tend to have a more positive outlook on life, which can contribute to a healthier and happier lifestyle. Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good emotion — it can have a tangible impact on […]