Keeping Up With Mental Health On The Go
Summer brings warmth and joy, but don’t forget to prioritize your mental health amidst the sunshine. Consistency is key, though it’s easy to let excitement and travel plans get in the way of maintaining your mental health routine throughout the season. The sun is out and you may be feeling the buzz of summer energy, […]
Therapy FAQ’s: Part 2
1. How do I set goals for therapy? Setting goals for therapy isn’t necessary, but it can be beneficial. Working towards something specific can help guide sessions and support tangible results. While some people prefer a more freeform approach to therapy, others like to have a roadmap. Both methods are equally effective, it just depends on […]
Therapy FAQ’s: Part 1
While therapy has become much more normalized in recent years, the truth is there’s still a lot of mystery and stigma surrounding it. People tend to have a lot of questions surrounding the topic of therapy, and that uncertainty can serve as a hindrance to embarking on the betterment journey. People who have never tried […]
Relationship Patterns
Patterns can be found in our relationships just as any other area of life. Each individual has relationship patterns, to some degree or another. These patterns determine three factors: who we choose to be with, how we interact with them, and how we let them treat us. You’ve likely noticed that you find yourself in […]
The Prevalence & Significance of Patterns
Patterns are all around us all the time. They are in the way we move through our day and the way we interact with others. Our brains are hardwired to seek and form patterns. It’s how we’re able to make sense of a chaotic world and function with relative ease. Recognizing and understanding these patterns […]
How to Make Lasting Change in the New Year
Happy New Year to you and yours! For many people, the mark of a new year is an opportunity to check in with one’s self. For those who identify with the fresh start of a new year, January can be a great time to identify things that no longer serve you and make room for those […]
The Adolescent Mental Health Crisis
With the holidays upon us and kids spending more time at home, now is a good time to check in with them. Our nation is facing a youth mental health crisis (as declared by the surgeon general), and a huge contributing factor is kids and teens not getting the support they need. At least 1 […]
The Ups & Downs of Family Time
Happy holiday season! Around this time of year is when a lot of people tend to spend the most time with their families.. which can cause mixed emotions. For some, the thought of family time alone is a huge stressor. Whether that stems from toxic patterns, real trauma, or simply frivolous frustrations, it’s a valid […]
Back to Basics: Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to understand others’ emotions and respond accordingly, and to recognize and regulate one’s own emotions as well. In recent years, society has become a lot more sensitive to people’s emotions, and more encouraging for people to openly embrace their feelings. This sort of emotional sensitivity was less normalized in […]
An Intro to Somatic Therapy
If you’ve been following us on social, then you know we’ve been diving into somatic therapy this month. Somatic therapy addresses your physical state in order to help make sense of your mental state. It revolves heavily around grounding in the present moment and tuning into your bodily sensations. Having increased awareness of our body […]