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Everyone has a bad week from time to time. Sometimes you get a bad haircut that chips away at the self-confidence and some weeks you mourn the loss of a beloved family member or friend. The range of “bad” when it comes to defining a “bad week” is indescribable in this short blog post. WhileContinue reading “How To Manage A Tough Week”

A concept discussed in the therapy world quite frequently is the idea of social support. Social support can be incredibly valuable and healing regarding mental health and wellness. Having friends and peers to share experiences and be vulnerable with can provide much needed validation, understanding and increased closeness. It allows for deeper conversations and collaborationContinue reading “Support”

As we go through life, we gather information about ourselves and others that form our personal story. We remember times we felt awesome, times we felt stupid or less than, and everything in between. We gather information from experiences with teachers like your 10th grade English teacher who told you that you weren’t the brightestContinue reading “What To Do When You Dislike A Part Of You”

What does self-care mean to you? I like to think of self-care as building a life that I do not need a break from. This means a life where I feel able to handle my day and engage with others in a meaningful way. Some days this means I need to take time for myselfContinue reading “Self-care”

            Have you ever had a day when you had an off day and cannot pin point where it is coming from? Maybe you had a conversation with a friend that brought your energy down or your boss was having a tough day and was more critical in their approach than usual. Perhaps, you gotContinue reading “Protect Your Mood”

Have you ever had an anxious moment and someone said to you, “Oh don’t worry,” and it was the least helpful thing you have ever heard in your life? We’ve all been there. Now, that person who gave you the most unhelpful answer in the world does not mean any harm. They are trying toContinue reading “Fear and Anxiety”

One of the most important things in life is how connected we feel with others and the relationships we form and cultivate. Creating meaningful connection to others can improve our mood, self-esteem, and general perception of ourselves. The key word here is meaningful. Not all relationships are created equal and so today, I want toContinue reading “Connection and Celebration”

When was the last time you did something purely to have fun or learn something new? One of the most enjoyable things to watch is to watch a child learn something for the first time. They go through this process of excitement, curiosity, and learning that is so enjoyable to watch and experience. As children,Continue reading “Got fun?”

Have you been feeling uninspired lately? One thing that I have heard from many individuals is feeling uninspired and bored during this time of social distancing and working from home. At first, we worked to make sure we had structure and routines, we scheduled zoom calls with family and had virtual happy hours to createContinue reading “Have You Been Feeling Uninspired?”

We have talked about change, we have explored changing the narrative but all of those ideas without accountability add up to a small amount of fluff. While we do want to approach change in a compassionate light, there is a responsibility to uphold a delicate balance. The balance is one of both compassion and accountability.Continue reading “Holding Ourselves Accountable”