Cultivating Courage

Let’s talk about deservedness and how it plays a role in your life. When something unfavorable happens in your life – a rejection, a setback, a painful experience- how do you explain it to yourself? When positive experiences and “perfect days” occur, do you fully believe you deserve them? An interesting topic in psychology that […]

Let’s talk about why Addressing misconceptions about teen mental health matters. In recent years, teen mental health has become a growing concern. But despite increased awareness, many misconceptions about teen mental health still persist—and they can prevent teens from getting the support they need. These myths not only contribute to stigma but also delay critical

Let’s explore how art and eating disorder recovery goes together.  Eating disorders try to silence you. They disconnect you from your body, drown out your inner voice, and convince you that control is your only safety. But healing starts the moment you speak up—and sometimes, that voice comes not in words, but in color, texture,

Media Literacy is defined as “the ability to encode and decode the symbols transmitted via media and synthesize, analyze and produce mediated messages.”* To simplify, media literacy is when you are able to understand, think critically about what you are seeing in the media, but also be able to create your own content and express

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced-based model of effective therapeutic technique and full psychotherapy.   It helps individuals to process and to heal from trauma and other areas where our brains get “stuck.”    EMDR involves a structured approach to help reprocess memories, reduce emotional distress, and integrate more adaptive beliefs. Traditionally, a

Our daily life is filled with digital interactions and the power of positive internet spaces is not to be underestimated. We are exposed to unwanted algorithms and content that we didn’t subscribe to. This has significant impacts on how we feel, think, and interact with others. Therefore, finding or creating a space online that is

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique that alleviates stress and anxiety. It can be used during a stressful experience and is also described as a mindful activity that promotes relaxation. Therefore, you can practice PMR as a proactive OR reactive measure to take control of anxiety and reactions to stress. In progressive muscle relaxation,

Test anxiety is experienced by students of all ages. Students often feel the pressure to perform well in order to reach their goals and please their family, teachers, or employers. This pressure can result in feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed, nervous, and doubtful of your own abilities. If you’ve ever experienced sweaty palms, a racing heart, or

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE study) looks at how abuse experienced as a child or the environment a person grew up in can impact health outcomes as an adult. The findings reveal that individuals with higher ACE scores are at an increased risk mental health and physical health problems. They may also exhibit behaviors

One question we often get asked during consultation call with perspective clients is: How long does therapy take for anxiety? Let’s first talk about some of the basics. Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it’s occasional feelings of nervousness or persistent, overwhelming worry, anxiety can impact daily