What are trauma responses?
Trauma is the lasting emotional response that often results from living through a distressing event. Experiencing a traumatic event can harm a person’s sense of safety, sense of self, and ability to regulate emotions and navigate relationships. Symptoms of trauma include trauma responses. These various trauma responses may have been learned as a means of survival […]
How to make new friends when moving to a new City
Moving can be a very exciting and challenging time especially if you are moving to a new city. One of the biggest challenges can be making new friends. It can be difficult to navigate the social scene in a new place and find people with similar interests. However, with effort and determination, it is possible […]
Supporting a Loved One with Depression
Supporting a loved who is suffering from depression can be overwhelming and intimidating especially if you do not know how to help or where to start. Depression is such a widespread mental health condition that it makes sense to take time to learn how to better navigate these situations. Here are some ways you can […]
Current Events: Are there things you can do to reduce your risk of developing dementia?
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dementia refers to impairment of the ability to think, remember, or make decisions, in a way that interferes with daily life. While dementia does not refer to one specific disease or condition, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, impacting approximately 6 million […]
<strong>What to know about the challenges of healing PTSD and Trauma</strong>
Congrats! You have been doing reading, thoughtful reflection, and seeking out therapeutic support for dealing with your trauma symptoms. The road has been hard so far and taking that first step can be stressful. It is important to remind yourself that healing is not linear and looks different for everyone, offering yourself grace is very […]
How Increasing Your Step Count Can Improve Your Mental Health
Walking is one of the most underrated forms of physical activity. It is an activity that can be done anywhere. Walking can reduce your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. But did you know that it can also improve your mental health? It has been proven that walking can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. […]
How to talk about disabilities from a person-centric approach
Being mindful of how you talk about disabilities is an important part of demonstrating respect for others and combating harmful stigma. Those who are not able-bodied or “neurotypical” live in a world that was not designed with their needs in mind. Unless you have a disability or are close to someone who does, you probably […]
<strong>Rest is not an option, it is a requirement!</strong>
We have all had moments where we feel mentality, physically and even sometimes spiritually exhausted. Many times we push ourselves past our limits which can have negative effects like increased irritability , moodiness, and etc. Most of the time, when we feel drained, we try to compensate by getting more sleep which can be beneficial, […]
Two Tools to Help With Sleep Management
Have you ever noticed that you may feel more irritable or fatigued on days you don’t get enough sleep? It may seem like everything that can go wrong goes wrong that day, or you might find it harder to get through the day. Not getting quality sleep and enough sleep can negatively impact your mood. […]
Children/Teens/Parenting: How to talk to your kids so they will actually listen
Communicating effectively with your kids can be a challenge. Especially when you are juggling many responsibilities as a parent, feeling like your kids just won’t listen is a major source of stress. While it often seems like children are intentionally defiant and rebellious, most of the time you and your kids are just doing your […]
