Matrescence: How Identity Changes When Becoming A Parent
Becoming a parent changes everything. Your days are packed with new tasks, and you have to prioritize things differently. Your little one is growing with astonishing speed. But what about the changes happening inside you? If you experienced pregnancy and birth, you’ve already felt your body transform in amazing ways. But the ways parenthood transforms […]
The Magic Of Art And Healing Perfectionism
Many people struggle with perfectionism–the fear of failure, the self-criticism, the feeling of never being good enough. One activity that triggers perfectionist thinking in many people is art making. When you imagine making art, do any of these thoughts spring to mind? “I’m not an artist.” “I can’t draw a straight line.” “I’m going to […]
Tips to Help Manage Anger in Children
Sometimes when children are angry they have powerful reactions. They are tiny beings full of intense emotion and feelings. These reactions may not always be the best and can hurt themselves or others. It can be challenging to teach kids how to manage their anger. This includes how to calm down or process their emotions. […]
September, It’s Suicide Prevention Month
September is national suicide prevention month. This week is notably important as the 4th through the 10th is suicide awareness week. So, what does this all mean? Throughout the month people across the nation come together to promote suicide prevention awareness. It is a time that we reflect on those who have been affected by […]
ADHD Is More Than A Label
I’m sure you have probably heard about ADHD at some point in your life. But, how much do you know about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Studies show that people all over the globe have been diagnosed with ADHD. This includes kids, adolescents, and adults which can all be diagnosed with ADHD. Kids are the largest population […]
Have You Experienced Loss? Let’s Talk Grief.
Grief is something we have all experienced. There is no “normal” time for how long you can grieve. Some may process it faster than others. Some may take years to process. There are even those who try to block out their feelings about the loss that happened. No matter the way your journey goes, facing […]
Feeling Alone Is More Than A Bad Day
Have you ever experienced a time where you felt alone? Not the rewarding alone time where you decompress and reset, but the kind that makes you feel sad, and empty. The feeling of loneliness is something that comes from within. Sometimes it is hard to pinpoint. It can even be hard to describe what you […]
The Nightmare Protocol
Nightmares are a common manifestation of stress, trauma responses, and sleep disturbances. Sometimes individuals will experience repetitive nightmares that cause significant distress. The way to address this issue is using what is to use the Nightmare Protocol. It is used in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as a distress tolerance tool. Relaxation The first step to […]
What is Hypervigilance?
Hypervigilance is a symptom that is often found in anxiety disorders and traumatic stress disorders. Hypervigilance is being on high alert, extra aware of their surroundings, high anxiety, fearful, or avoidant of threatening things. Commonly hypervigilance appears after a stressful or traumatic event that threatened the individuals emotional or physical safety. It can look different […]
Information about Sleep Disturbances
We all know that sleep is important. Without the right amount of sleep, things like focus, emotional bandwidth, tolerance, psychical and mental health, motivation, and overall functioning can be significantly impacted. Additionally, it has been found that a lack of sleep can contribute to decreased mental health. Sleep disturbances are often a symptom of several […]