Mental Health
Ukrainian Heritage Fundraiser Workshop
Sunday, April 10th from 2-4 pm, a Ukrainian Heritage fundraiser workshop will be taking place at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. All donations will be going to Razom for Ukraine. Those in attendance can create their own Ukrainian Easter Egg (Pysanky) and learn the symbolism behind the designs. Stations will be arranged for those who wish…
Read MoreFeed Your Mind Workshop
Join Holistic Consultation in exploring the mind-body connection as we design and build salad container gardens. Through this meditative practice, participants will learn about the mind-body connection and explore the link between nutrition and mental health. Course content will also explore building salads and making salad dressing from scratch. Class sizes are capped to provide…
Read MoreWhy It’s Important to Understand Your Values
What are your values? Have you ever taken the time to figure out what values are most meaningful to you at this point in your life? Many of us have a vague idea of what matters to us and the beliefs that guide our decisions. Taking some time to reflect on what is important to…
Read MoreWhy It’s Hard to Ask For Help When You’re Depressed
Have you ever wondered how someone who seems happy all the time could be depressed? It can be surprising to find out that someone who seems like a constant ray of sunshine is actually dealing with some really hard stuff. There’s even a type of depression called “smiling depression” which describes a person who appears…
Read More5 Ways Therapy Will Help You Manage Anxiety
Do you struggle with managing anxiety? Anxiety isn’t just feeling nervous or stressed. Managing chronic anxiety or an anxiety disorder can be incredibly difficult–especially without some sort of support system. It’s also tiring; anxiety often keeps your brain in a constant loop, an endless cycle of unhelpful thoughts, which can leave you feeling exhausted! If…
Read MoreWhat Does Being Bored In Your Relationship Mean?
Have you ever felt bored in a romantic relationship? Sometimes, even when we really care for someone, we find ourselves getting restless in relationships. This can happen for a number of reasons, and they don’t all mean that the relationship is destined to end or that things need to change. So, what does it mean…
Read MoreCommon Symptoms of Adult ADHD
There’s a common myth that ADHD is overdiagnosed, but the truth is that in adults and women it’s actually commonly underdiagnosed and undertreated. There are a number of reasons ADHD goes underdiagnosed in adults, and in adult women in particular. A few of those reasons include: Just as in children, ADHD in adults is characterized…
Read More3 Reasons Why Winter May Cause More Anxiety (And What to Do About It)
Have you ever noticed patterns in your mental health around the seasons of the year? Taking the time to track your mental health can help you spot patterns like these so you can be better prepared to support yourself when things get hard. Some people have found that their anxiety gets worse in the winter.…
Read More5 Creative Ways to Feel Less Lonely This Winter
Winter can be a fun season, full of snow and holidays and coziness, but it can also bring a sense of loneliness. When the weather changes, it can be harder to get outside because of the cold or travel conditions. It’s also a time of year where there’s less sunlight, days are shorter, and seasonal depression…
Read More5 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health at the Holidays
The holiday season is here, and with it can come lots of emotions. You might feel joy, excitement, overwhelm, anxiety, anticipation, dread, or something else entirely. This time of year can also be tough to deal with from a mental health perspective. The days are shorter, which can make things harder for folks with Seasonal…
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