In the world of self-care, expressive arts serve as an innovative approach to healing and personal growth that taps into the potential within us all. While many identify expressive arts therapy as requiring assistance from a therapist, it should be noted that you can embark on this creative journey outside the counseling setting
Read MoreYou are probably already aware that adequate, consistent, restful sleep is one of the best ways to improve your mental health. However, for so many, it’s not always the easiest way to improve mental health. Because, if you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or even sleeping too much, you know that quality sleep is hard to achieve all the time.
Read MoreAre you a parent or a student who is preparing for the next school year and feeling stressed around the start of the new year? The start of a new school year can bring up a lot of emotions for both parents and students.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like anxiety is pulling you down so much you feel like you are drowning? It feels as if every move you make the deeper you sink. Anxiety is a demon that is hard to fight. Although anxiety can cause you to feel as if you are sinking and leaving you feel hopeless, there is a way to build a boat to help ride the waves of anxiety without drowning.
Read MoreAs we find ourselves in the heart of summer, we have encountered excessive heat throughout June. In the midst of summer joy, the heatwaves can have a negative impact on our mental well-being. If you’ve been experiencing distress in this season, there is scientific evidence behind the distress, and you are certainly not alone.
Read MoreWas purity culture a reaction to a changing dynamic between men and women? Or a thinly veiled ploy, designed by a handful of white Christian males, to exert control? Or an excuse to vilify anyone who didn’t fit sexual and/or gender norms at the time? Whatever the cause(s), it’s left a legacy of guilt and shame, impacting the mental and sexual health of countless people.
Read MoreWithin the group, everyone is working with a therapist to learn how to manage their mental health concerns and work towards their goals. This creates a sense of connection and shared purpose, which can be extremely valuable for those who may feel isolated or alone in their struggles.
Read MoreMost days, tuning into the news means facing a barrage of realities like the tragic loss of life to gun violence, the looming threat of some new deadly virus, economic turmoil, hate speech, war, poverty, and increasing temperatures that will render our planet uninhabitable (to name a few). It’s a lot to metabolize with our morning cup of tea.
Read MoreIf you are having issues dealing with your current life or reaching the place in life you want to be, then it might be time for an update. The great news is that it is possible to update your brain; to change the mechanisms you developed in the past.
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