Social Media Apps or Anxiety-Inducing Traps?
Let’s be real – screens and social media are pretty much part of our everyday lives now. Screens are a big part of how we work, play, and...
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A Beryl of Emotions
Imagine this: It’s roughly 85 degrees Fahrenheit at night. There is no breeze. The power is out. Your food is slowly rotting away in the...
How Do Our Senses Affect Our Mental Health?
Working as a counselor has shown me how much our senses actually influence our mental health. I see it in the child who has ADHD and...
The Stages of Change
We experience and influence all kinds of change in our lives. We can feel a wide range of emotions about change, from the miniscule...
Self-Care Tips for Each Enneagram Type
We continue to hear about the importance of self-care, yet it can be difficult to incorporate into our daily routines. Below you will...
A Story of Resilience
A fun fact about me is that I am an avid reader. In almost every book I pick up, there is a consistent basic plotline: the protagonist...
Who Am I? Exploration of the Enneagram
Figuring out who we are can be a daunting and challenging task. You might find yourself having great insight and self-awareness, or maybe...
Trying New Things (In Life + In Therapy!) and Trusting the Process
My “Try Something New” Experience: A Hate-Love Relationship w/ Yoga OK, full disclosure from your therapist: I used to not be a fan of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Relax & Unwind with the 7 Types of Rest
At this point, we’re all aware of the basics of getting enough rest: proper sleep, less screen time, more relaxation. We also know how...
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...
You are not alone: Signs that you are battling loneliness and how to win that battle
Human connection is an energy exchange between people who are paying attention to one another. Connecting with others is more important...
[Pandemic] Burnout is Real
Defining Burnout The simple description of burnout is when you have reached your personal limits emotionally, mentally, and physically....
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Parenting a Chronically Ill Child
Honest Communication In order for a child to understand what is happening, it’s important to be upfront and honest about their condition...
Things Therapists Want You to Know
Therapy is not advice giving or telling you what to do. Your therapist is not meant to “tell you what to do” but rather serve as a guide...
When to Consider Marriage Counseling
It’s never too early or too late to pursue marriage counseling Yes, sometimes people are going to be in counseling for more obvious...
Lessons Learned in 2020
Take Time to Be Grateful It’s easy to take the most basic things for granted if you’ve never had to do without them. If you’ve always had...
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