4 Tips to Improve Body Image

November 2, 2020 No Comments

Body image is the way we perceive and act towards our body. Negative body image contributes to increased risk of eating disorders, depression, isolation, and low self-esteem (among many other issues). In the United States, roughly 80% of women and 37% of men are unhappy with their bodies. With as prevalent as poor body image is, we thought it important to share a few tips for developing positive body image.

What’s Your Relationship Style?

October 19, 2020 No Comments

Our relationship styles and attachment patterns help us understand ourselves as individuals, as well as in the context of our relationships. Who are we drawn to? What patterns are likely to show up in our relationships? What are our strengths and potential vulnerabilities in relationships?

3 Ways to Manage Depression

October 11, 2020 No Comments

16 million American adults experience depression each year. So for those of you who are familiar with the struggle, I’ll share some tips that I’ve learned both personally and professionally. I will never assume that my experience with depression directly mirrors anybody else’s experience, but I do believe that there are some well-researched methods for treating depression.

What Causes Anxiety?

September 30, 2020 No Comments

If you’re familiar with the debilitating effects anxiety can have on someone, you might be familiar with one the common questions people come to therapy with– “Why is this happening to me? What causes my anxiety?”

FAQs about Grief

September 23, 2020 No Comments

This year has brought immense heartbreak, grief, and loss for millions worldwide. With that in mind, we thought it timely to put together some frequently asked questions therapists hear about grief.

Thoughts on Grief

September 15, 2020 No Comments

Everyone experiences the process of grieving differently, meaning that there is no guide for how to grieve; there is no right way or wrong way, but there are things we can do to help us process our emotions and heal.

Quiet Your Mind for Better Sleep

September 8, 2020 No Comments

This blog post is geared more towards people who struggle to tame the “monkey mind” at night. If you find yourself losing sleep due to a stream of thoughts, worries, or an otherwise active mind, you’ve come to the right place.

8 Tips for Better Sleep

September 3, 2020 No Comments

Sleep is such an important part of both our physical and mental health. Many clients who come to therapy with mental health problems also present with sleep disturbance. It can be a vicious cycle, as sleep deprivation negatively affects our mental health, and mental health issues can make it harder to get quality sleep.

Self-Care: Tuning in to Your Needs

September 2, 2020 No Comments

While many people can get caught up in reacting to emotional difficulty, self-care takes a more proactive, preventative approach to well-being. Self-care is any deliberate activity taken to nurture part of yourself, whether that be physical, emotional, social, spiritual, etc.

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