Whether you are currently in therapy or thinking about starting the process, it will serve you to do what you can to make the most of your experience. Going to…
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How Unmanaged Stress Can be Harmful to Your Health
We all know what it feels like to be stressed, but what is “stress”, exactly? Stress can be thought of as the reaction to a change that requires a response…
3 Strategies for Achieving the Mental Health Benefits of Nature
Spring in the Midwest brings with it warmer temperatures, longer and sunnier days, and budding plant life. With these changes comes the invitation to reconnect with nature and enjoy the…
5 Types of Meditation for Managing Anxiety
The novel coronavirus pandemic brings with it great uncertainty, and uncertainty is a major culprit in anxiety. It’s normal and understandable to be feeling anxious right now. Anxiety is not…
5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health During a Pandemic
In the wake of the current pandemic, people around the world are following guidelines for social distancing and self-quarantine to mitigate the spread of disease. While these practices are imperative…
3 Life-Changing Benefits of the Therapeutic Relationship
Psychotherapy outcome researchers repeatedly evidence the strength of the therapeutic relationship to be the best predictor of successful treatment. Why is seeing a therapist any different from confiding in a…
How Scheduling “Worry Time” Can Help You Relax
Everyone worries from time to time. Worry can even be helpful when it motivates us to solve problems. But when we are preoccupied with “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios, or…
5 Ways Spring Cleaning Can Improve Your Life
Keeping your spaces tidy might be lower on your list of priorities when your schedule gets busy; with a long list of tasks to complete, it may feel impossible to…
What to do When the “Winter Blues” Don’t Go Away
“Winter Blues” versus Seasonal Depression The winter months brought with them colder temperatures, overcast skies, late sunrises, and early sunsets. For many people living at northern latitudes, the winter climate…
3 Ways to Fit Self-Care Into a Busy Schedule
The importance of stress relief and self-care for mental and physical health is becoming clearer all the time. For the busy and overwhelmed, finding the time to focus on yourself can feel…