8 Tips for Optimal Sleep Habits
One of the most important yet frequently overlooked parts of our overall well being is sleep. Sleep is a key pillar to your health and poor sleep quality and quantity can lead to negative physical, emotional, and mental consequences. Most individuals require close to 8 hours of sleep a night, yet most of us struggle […]
6 Ways to Better Manage Your Emotions
There are times when your emotions can feel overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to manage. However, emotions are a part of being human and you can’t push them away or make them disappear. In fact, when you try to ignore them, they often get more intense and unmanageable. Emotion regulation skills need to be taught or […]
10 Tips For A Great Teletherapy Appointment
Telehealth and teletherapy increased in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many found that it was just as effective as in-person therapy. Parents have been able to see their therapist without having to obtain a babysitter. Those in rural areas have more options as to the therapists they work with. Those with busy schedules haven’t had […]
How to Identify Your Values
Are you acting in accordance with your values? What values do you consider most important in your life? Do these values actually align with how you’re living? When you’re feeling lost or stuck, identifying what your values are can help create a sense of meaning, direction, and can guide your actions. It can also […]
Anxiety: Name and Manage
Learning to recognize and accept natural responses WHAT IS ANXIETY AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT THAN STRESS Anxiety is our cognitive, physical, and behavioral reaction to stress. Anxiety is an internal process that often includes the persistent feeling dread or apprehension that does not go away even when the trigger has passed or has […]
Boundaries in the Time of COVID-19
Well, here we are. I highly doubt any of us expected to be in this current situation. As we navigate uncharted territory, it might be helpful to take some time and consider the various boundaries you want to set with your friends, family, work, the news, and even yourself. WITH FRIENDS Sometimes it feels fantastic […]
Tips for Staying Mentally Healthy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The call to practice social distancing can feel difficult when everyone around you looks and reports feeling normal. However, as the CDC and WHO have stated, staying home or limiting social interaction during this time is crucial. Over the next two weeks especially, as asymptomatic people are able to spread the virus without knowing it; […]
A New Year, A New Approach To Change
For many, the beginning of a new year is a time for reflection and renewed optimism. Setting resolutions or goals inspire some and frustrate many on the path to creating change. Maybe you’ve done this before and told yourself that you will strive to “eat healthy,” “save money,” or “achieve more success at work.” You […]
Cultivating Self-Compassion
Have you ever heard the phrase, “You are your own worst enemy?” Well, for many people, nothing could be more true. We are often our own worst critic, able to identify our flaws and mistakes well before anyone else. We also tend to think that everyone else can notice these flaws when the truth is, […]
Just Breathe
What’s the best coping skill that only takes a minute, we all have and are doing all day long? This isn’t a sneaky riddle; it’s your breath! You breathe all day long. It’s essential for your survival, but it’s also one of the best coping strategies you have to manage daily stress and anxiety. Best […]