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!

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How to Navigate Family Stress During the Holidays

Does your family experience high conflict? Read this blog to explore how to navigate family tension during the holidays.

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How to Help Someone With Trauma

Do you have a loved one with trauma? Read this blog to learn the impact of trauma and how to help someone with trauma.

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5 Tips for Trauma-Informed Intuitive Eating

Have you struggled with intuitive eating? This blog explores how trauma can impact intuitive eating and gives us tools for healing.

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5 Tips for Executive Functioning with ADHD

ADHD can cause executive dysfunction. Read this blog to learn more about ADHD and how to improve your executive functioning.

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Healthy Narcissism: Why Self-Focus Can Be Good for You [Video]

Do you think narcissism is a bad quality? Watch this video blog to learn the benefits of healthy narcissism and self-focus.

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Using Music in Therapy: How to Find Harmony in Healing

Music has many benefits beyond being entertaining. Read more to learn how you can use music in therapy to improve your mental health!

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Sustainable Self-Care Tips for Environmental Wellness

Read this blog to learn how your surroundings impact your wellbeing is an important factor in improving your quality of life.

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Understanding the Complexities of Eating Disorders

Uncover the impact of eating disorders on mental and physical health. Explore the nuances of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.

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Behind the Smile: Navigating High Functioning Depression

You never know what someone is going through and what is behind their smile. Read this blog to learn the signs of high functioning depression.

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How to Deal With a Breakup: The Art of a Healthy Goodbye

Are you going through or preparing for a breakup? Read this blog to learn how to break up well and cope with the loss.

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Speak with Confidence: Public Speaking Tips

Do you have a fear of public speaking? Read this blog to learn public speaking tips and overcome this fear.

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Why We Need to Listen More and Give Less Advice [Video]

This video blog explores why we need to give less advice. It teaches us the power of listening and how to be an active listener.

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Grief & Loss: Understanding the Purpose of Grieving

Have you experienced loss and the painful experience of grief? This blog helps us understand grief, why we experience it, and how to cope.

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Understanding Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is frequently misunderstood or stigmatized. This blog explores the signs of PPD and how to approach treatment.

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Every Body is a Beach Body: Navigating Body Image During the Summer

Are you having a difficult time with your body image this summer? This blog shows us how to let go of expectations and improve our body image.

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Embracing Wellness Through Nature-Based Practices

Many children enjoy being in nature. They enjoy chasing after the birds, running on the grass, or climbing rocks. It appears as though children are on cloud nine when they are outdoors. Why is that? Nature contains many healing elements that can ground us and

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BIPOC Strategies to Heal From Intergenerational Trauma

Intergenerational trauma and the lasting effects of systemic oppression affect many people; and BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) are disproportionately affected due to a long history of inequity throughout the world. Intergenerational trauma is psychological damage (such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD) caused

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Helping Loved Ones with Depression

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the emotional well-being of those around us. But when a friend is struggling with depression, being a compassionate ally can make all the difference. One in fifteen people are likely to experience depression in a given year,

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When is it Time for Couples Counseling?

Couples grow over time, changing their relationship dynamics. This can create tension within a connection that once served as a sanctuary. When these relationship dynamics change, it’s important to come together as a couple to reconnect and commit to adapting to the change that’s occurring.

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Take PRIDE in Your Mental Health: LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Wellness

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Risks Today, members of the queer community face a mental illness risk 2.5 times higher than their straight counterparts. This staggering statistic underscores the need to prioritize and provide services for LGBTQ+ mental health. The LGBTQ+ community faces significant cultural challenges, notably

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What’s the Difference Between Fear and Anxiety?

The terms fear and anxiety are often used interchangeably, creating a belief that they are one and the same. In fact, they are quite different. Though seemingly similar, each has unique features that are beneficial to understand. Recognizing the difference between fear and anxiety can be

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Why Am I So Angry?

Why am I so Angry? Anger has a bad reputation. As a society, we want to eliminate it, judge people for their displays of it, and micromanage the angry outbursts of others. Do we ever stop to think, however,  “Why am I so angry?”  The

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5 Skills That Lead to Positive Parenting

Building a positive and productive relationship with your child is a lifelong journey filled with joy, challenges, and growth. As parents, we play a crucial role in shaping our children’s lives and helping them become confident, capable individuals. There is no shortage of “tools” one

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How Can Behavioral Activation Help with Depression?

What makes you happy? If you’re experiencing depression, this question may bring up a lot for you. Depression impacts our ability to engage with the things in our lives that bring us joy. Feeling disconnected from these sources of joy can send us further down

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