December 2022

Rest is vital. Rest is not “laziness.” You do not need to “earn” rest. Often times therapy will focus on setting yourself up for success. This means that you need to get curious about the factors that make you vulnerable to symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, or other mental health concerns. A common vulnerability is […]

We do relationship and family work at Cultivating Courage Psychological Services.  One of the tools we use to help increase connection is love languages.  Dr. Gary Chapman identified five primary love languages: quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, physical touch and gifts.*  People typically like to primarily receive and show love in one or

What is your morning or nighttime routine? Having a routine to open and close your day can be very grounding and rewarding. Routines provide predictability which can help ease anxiety and stress. How do you set the tone for your day? A gentle stretch? A cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa? A warm shower? What