Surviving the Holidays: Gentle Self-Care and Healthy Boundaries
The holidays can be a whirl of family gatherings, social obligations, travel, gift-buying, dietary shifts and emotional reminders. Even for those of us who love this time and look forward to the rituals, the weight of expectations, shifts in routine and extra sensory input can leave us depleted. As a therapist who works with self-compassion, […]
How Safe and Sound Protocol and Rest and Restore Protocol help Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health challenges faced by individuals today, affecting millions worldwide. It can manifest in various forms, from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) to panic attacks, social anxiety, and beyond. While traditional therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication have proven effective for many, there is an increasing interest in […]
Counseling for Grief and Loss
Grief counseling is an effective way to cope with loss. Counseling for grief and loss can help you work through your emotions and find ways to cope. You can also use grief counseling as a way to prepare yourself for future losses. This article addresses steps to take with grief counseling, but before we go […]
Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Guest post by Rebecca Muir Addiction is a pernicious and dangerous foe. It not only impacts you directly if you struggle with it, but it can also indirectly and even directly impact others – loved ones, family and friends, employers, and society at large. Yet the insidious nature of addiction can leave you in denial […]
How Does Childhood Trauma Affect Adults
Originally posted May, 2022 Sometimes the world feels overwhelming. The news seems filled with stories of adults doing seemingly inexplicable things: mass shootings, child sexual abuse, or secret addictions. Then your circle of friends seems to increasingly become victims of disease – autoimmune disorders, cancer, and more. What’s going on? None of these disparate things […]