Our Mental Health & Wellness Blog

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Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!

Women struggling with ADHD

Little-Known Facts About ADHD in Women & Why They Matter [Video]

ADHD is everywhere in the media, but we are still getting it wrong in how ADHD shows up in women. Watch this video blog to learn more.

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Mental Health Care Deserves More Than AI Therapy

Have you found yourself turning to chatGPT for therapy? This blog explored why AI therapy is tempting, but it can't replace a real therapist.

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trying to stop being an overprotective parent

Helicopter Parenting: 5 Ways to Not Be an Overprotective Parent

Worried about being an overprotective parent? Read this blog to learn how to keep your kids safe without being a helicopter parent.

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overcoming people-pleasing

How to Stop People-Pleasing and Perfectionism from Controlling Your Life

Do you struggle with perfectionism? This blog teaches us how to stop people pleasing and why honoring our needs improves relationships.

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black people supporting each other due to systemic racism

From Slavery to Systemic Racism: How Racial Trauma Impacts Black Mental Health

Racial trauma is not just a present-day issue. This blog teaches us how the historical roots of slavery have led to systemic racism.

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girl grieving during the holidays

Grief During the Holidays: How to Navigate Grief in a Season of Joy

Are you experiencing a loss and struggling to find joy this holiday season? Read this blog to learn about grief during the holidays.

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holiday shopping

Holiday Budgeting Tips: How to Enjoy the Season Without the Financial Stress

Do the holidays make you more stressed than merry? Read this blog to learn holiday budgeting tips to reduce your financial stress.

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race-based trauma and body image

5 Ways to Heal Body Image From Race-Based Trauma [Video]

This video blog explores the long-term effects of race-based trauma on body image and how we can begin to heal.

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couple using nonsexual touch

Beyond the Bedroom: Nonsexual and Physical Touch in Relationships

Physical touch in relationships does not always have to be sexual. Learn how nonsexual touch can strengthen your relationship.

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women practicing healthy eating

Food & Your Mood: How Healthy Eating Boosts Your Mental Health

Did you know there is a connection between food and your mood? Read this blog to learn about how healthy eating can improve mental health.

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harboring guilt when hurting your partner

From Guilt to Shame: The Hidden Cost of Hurting Someone We Love [Video]

This video blog examines how holding onto guilt and shame after hurting someone you love can widen the gap between you.

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Marijuana Leaves

Marijuana and Mental Health: Finding Balance and Wellness

Have you ever wondered the impact marijuana has on your mental health? Read this blog to explore the benefits and consequences of marijuana.

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ADHD written in chalk

Do I Have ADHD? How to Recognize the Signs

Do you ever find yourself asking, "Do I have ADHD?" Read this blog to learn about the signs of ADHD and what to do if you think you have it.

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childhood emotional neglect

Invisible Wounds: How Emotional Neglect Shapes Mental Health [Video]

This video blog explored how emotional neglect in childhood impacts adult mental health and how we can move toward healing.

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women experiencing misconceptions about bisexuality

5 Common Misconceptions About Bisexuality

Bisexuality is a commonly misunderstood sexuality. This blog explores the misconceptions about bisexuality and its stigma.

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holiday ebook

Managing Holiday Expectations

Before the holidays even begin, decorations go up in public places and the radio begins to bombard us with cheery music about sleigh bells, carriage rides and candy canes! This can create pressure to enjoy each and every moment of the holidays. Unrealistic expectations of

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holiday ebook

How to Eat Healthy during the Holiday Season

Don’t just sit there, do something! Unwanted weight gain is NOT a side effect of the holidays. Rather than worrying about recipe modifications (you know what to do), think about the bigger picture. Enjoy the holiday season with these helpful healthy hints: Fight back by

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Holiday E-book

Cultivating Gratitude

  For many of us, the holidays can be a tough time of year. Any number of emotions can come up. But what if you could learn a better way to “survive” the holidays and give yourself the ultimate gift of gratitude? By more fully

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what to do and not do for better sleep

What To Do and Not Do For Better Sleep

These days, new research comes out regularly on the importance of sleep. What I used to call sleep machismo (“I can get by on five hours a night!”) is being challenged in relationship to learning, organ health, hormone production and more. If you’re giving yourself enough

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what is empathy

What is Empathy? And How To Practice It!

Have you ever found yourself talking to a friend, family member, or partner about something and feel that they “just don’t get it!”?  This is a normal frustration that arises when you don’t get the empathy you desire. Empathy is the ability to enter the

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Instant Manifestation

The Secret Key to Instant Manifestation

Think for a moment about your breathing. You can have profound experience by learning to concentrate on your breathing and getting in touch with the hidden abilities of your mind and body; you can tap into the “Law of Attraction”, the system of abundance that

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How to be Assertive & Stand Up For Yourself!

Are you worried that you’re turning into a “doormat?” Are you tired of feeling powerless and passive? Many people take a more avoidant approach in their relationships for fear that assertiveness may compromise their interpersonal relationships. Nobody wants to be viewed as pushy, bossy, or

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Reiki 101: Quick Tips For Checking In With Your Chakras

  Many forms of energy work have emerged into the mainstream in recent years, including acupuncture and biofeedback. Reiki, a Japanese natural healing technique, is also a form of energy work that focuses on releasing, moving, or adding energy to points on the body called

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how to say no

How to Say “No” Without being Rude. 5 Ways!

  Do you feel like a bad person for saying “no” to others? Is your fear of saying “no” causing you to over-commit yourself and increasing your stress? If this sounds familiar, you need to learn that saying “no” is a healthy option and is

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how to start your own meditation practice

5 Easeful Steps to Start Your Own Meditation Practice

As a yoga teacher, one of the most common questions I receive is how to start a meditation practice.  So many people have heard about the incredible benefits of meditation and the choice to meditate seems easy, but beginning a practice at home is daunting.

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how to keep calm on a first date

How to Keep Calm on a First Date: 5 Easy Tips!

Ever feel overwhelmed by the jitters before heading out on a first date?  Consider these five simple tips for keeping calm and showing off your best self when you’re on the way to meet someone new. 1.  Find your breath.  Checking in with the rhythm

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gay dating in nyc

The Secret to Gay Dating in NYC

Nearly ever gay man in New York has had the thought that “everyone has a boyfriend but me!  What’s wrong with me?”  The truth is, of course, that there’s likely nothing wrong with you, but there is a lot wrong with how people date in

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neurofeedback for sleep

Neurofeedback for Better Sleep Management

It’s important to get good sleep. We used to believe that the brain just shut off during sleep, but that’s very far from the truth. Learning is integrated, hormones are produced, toxins are cleared out, and much more, all happen during sleep. Sleep is a

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Neurofeedback for Anxiety

Neurofeedback can be very helpful with: Social Anxiety Generalized Anxiety OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Panic Attacks Phobias All of these, and other forms of anxiety are miserable to have. If you have or have had any of them, you know that all too well. People

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