Mental Health

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and for some people, it can be a tough holiday. It’s a day that’s focused on love, but sometimes it actually makes people feel more alone. It’s a day that seems like it’s just for couples, which can make it a long day for single people. There is nothing wrong…

Here are 3 ways support groups can benefit your mental health You can benefit just by listeningA common misconception about support groups is that if you show up, you have to speak. That’s not the case. Support groups, by definition, are about providing support, so forcing someone to do something they aren’t ready for or…

In this busy season of the year, and often the season of life, I frequently hear concerns about how to meet the needs of others. I encourage my clients to step back for a moment and ask themselves what they also need at this time. So much pressure is placed on creating the “perfect” gathering,…

We’re in the final stretch of the year before the holidays. If you’re noticing the holidays looming on the calendar, you’re not the only one. The holiday season can be a tricky time emotionally for many people. Some folks have issues with certain family members or dynamics, the end of the year can be hard,…

One small way to change your life is to start a gratitude practice. What you’re grateful for is something that often comes up around the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, but gratitude doesn’t have to be limited to one day a year. Developing a gratitude practice has many benefits and can be a simple way…

The popularity of new hobbies has boomed in the last few years. Part of this can be traced back to the pandemic lockdowns – many of us were staying home and realizing that we didn’t have much to do that excited us. Hobbies like baking, gardening, and reading have taken off in popularity since. Finding…

Summer can be a lot of fun, but for college students, it can be a tough transition. After the stress of finals and wrapping up the semester, it’s nice to have a break. However, the changes and social demands that come with summer break can make it tricky to support your mental health. It can…

Everyone feels overwhelmed from time to time. Overwhelm happens in all areas of life, whether it’s related to stress at work or uncomfortable conversations. Overwhelm can be a distressing feeling, but sometimes when you’re overwhelmed it can be hard to think of how to calm yourself down. You may have experienced this before, where you’re…