The Covert Pain of Shame
David - Beach Trip. These dreaded words pop up on my calendar once a year, and reading them always creates a pit in my stomach that I...
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Zoned Out: The Spectrum of Dissociation
Have you ever “come to” during a conversation with someone, only to realize you have no idea what they’ve been saying? What about driving h
Dot, dash. Dot, dash.
In her latest blog entitled, “Dot, dash. Dot, dash,” which is morse code for AA, Natalie Frazier shares what it was like growing up not know
Finding Gratitude in the Midst of Grief
The holidays are a difficult time of year for so many of us. Thanksgiving, in particular, can be especially hard for some. For instance,...
Choosing to Forgive
Have you ever had to forgive someone for doing harm to you? When you think about forgiving someone, how do you know you are ready? While...
“That person is so narcissistic!”: When mental health buzzwords become a trend
One of the struggles the mental health field has struggled with was accessibility to those who need services. With social media, millions...
Two-Way Friendships
I made a new friend this year, and it has been wonderful. We have a lot in common. We are both goofy and enjoy joking around and...
After Beating Cancer, I Wanted to Die
Someone can say or do something to you one time in your life, and it can stay with you for the rest of your life. To this day, I can see...
Best Apps for Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders. There are different types of anxiety disorders, but the common symptoms are...
MEMORIES: Throwback Thursday and the Complexity of Nostalgia
If you are one of the people who grew up with social media in your younger years, you are likely being reminded of some of the past...
Steps Against Suicide: One Conversation at a Time
Perhaps part of why suicide is such a heavy topic is that so many of us have been affected by it in some way. In 2017, my close friend...
Treat Yourself!
How often do you use your phone or Google calendar to schedule meetings, appointments, hanging out with loved ones, etc? We stay on track...
9 Cognitive Distortions That Sabotage Your Brain
What are ‘cognitive distortions’ and why do so many people have them? Cognitive distortions are ways that our thought patterns can...
Help! Why Does My Therapist Say That?
Have you ever been in a therapy session and your therapist casually drops a phrase you’ve never heard before? “Hold space”? “Sit with a...
Seventeen and Soul Searching
A teenager I used to mentor, who for privacy purposes will be referred to as Jason, was at the time a seventeen-year-old male in a...
You’ve Got This: Fulfilling Your Unsatisfied Emotional Needs
Individuals have many needs- both physical, emotional, and spiritual. The focus of this series will take a quick dive into the nine...
Building Resilience through Mindfulness
Reflective intelligence sharpens your perceptions and responses to any event or any issue. You can discover and examine complex patterns...
Creating a Healthy Relationship with Your Body
What kind of relationship do you have with your body? How do you speak to yourself? How do you nourish and rest? Set intentions with...
Why Do We Feel Bad About Feeling Bad? : Let’s Talk About Mental Health Stigma
The Cruel Truth About Mental Health Stigma I remember the first time I encountered it. I was young, maybe 8 or 9, and it happened shortly...
Why You Should Take the Word “Lazy” Out of Your Vocabulary
What does “lazy” mean to you? I had a professor challenge me on saying the word “lazy” when I talked about my form of self-care. She...
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