5 Ways to Prioritize Self-care Without Guilt
At some point, we started believing that laziness is not being productive every minute of the day. Work-life balance became nonexistent, and stress was a measure of success. Falling into this mindset leads to unhappiness, burnout, and ultimately a less productive state. Self-care can lead to finding the best version of ourselves.
Hidden Connection: Addiction and Unresolved Emotion
Unresolved emotion and trauma are often at the root of addiction, no matter what it looks like. Substance and behavioral addiction are equally serious and both require treatment from a mental health professional. Healing from trauma and addiction may require working with multiple practitioners and treatment plans. Be patient with yourself and the process. Years of unprocessed emotion take time to work through and process.
Military Life and Mental Health: Support for Yourself and Family
Mental Health is such an important tool for those serving in the military. Service members and their families deal with transitions, instability, financial stress, and separation and integration. A strong mental health routine and a support therapist can give military families the strength they need to thrive in this lifestyle.
Decision Fatigue and Anxiety: Break Free From Overthinking
We have all felt stress and anxiety at one time or another. However, decision fatigue can lead to or exacerbate existing anxiety. When we are bogged down by decision fatigue, we risk shutting down completely.
From Surviving to Thriving with Therapy
Living in Survival Mode Do you often ever feel that you’re just going through the motions of life but not really living? You check off your list of obligations: Going to work, completing tasks, getting to the gym, making appointments, taking kids to practices, and maintaining required social commitments. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught […]
Understanding the Link Between Chronic Illness and Mental Health
Suffering from a chronic illness like mental health struggles can feel like an invisible battle. When you are suffering from a visible ailment, like a broken bone, others can see your struggles and may often be more empathic. People see you a healthy individual and may question how you could be sick. However, chronic illness and […]
Coping with Big Life Changes: Tips for Managing Transitions with Ease
Transitions and big life changes can mean different things to different people. We are all capable of handling various levels of stress in our lives. There are times when we can take on numerous difficulties and when a minor hiccup can leave us reeling. Unfortunately, we don’t have a crystal ball to tell us when things […]
5 Signs You Need Help for Anxiety
Everyone is bound to have a bad day, hit a rough patch, or just put too much on our plates, but it can be hard to know when it’s time to seek help for anxiety and stress. You could have a deadline at work, fear of layoffs, an unexpected move, relationship problems, to name a […]
Will My Insurance Cover Therapy and if Not, What Are the Costs?
The Art of Self-Compassion: A Gentle Approach to New Year Resolutions
As the calendar flips to a new year, the air is often filled with resolutions and grand goals. Many of us aspire to healthier lifestyles, professional achievements, or personal growth. While setting intentions is a wonderful practice, the eagerness to pursue these aspirations sometimes leads to self-imposed stress and burnout. The start of a new year […]
