Ways Alcohol Consumption Can Impact You
March is mostly commonly associated with St. Patrick’s day. The holiday that many hear about and think of the color green. But some may hear about St. Patrick’s day and think about an alcoholic beverage. As we are approaching the holiday this week, it may be helpful to reflect about alcohol consumption before partaking in […]
Heart Health All Year Long
February was American Heart Health Month but what are some ways you can continue that awareness all year long? Focusing on hearth health is not geared towards just one population. We can all benefit from taking time to learn more and focus on our cardiovascular health. Know Your Risks. Speak with a doctor to learn […]
How To Talk To Your Therapist About Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide is a scary topic. But the truth is, many people have thoughts about taking their own life at one time or another. Talking about suicidal thoughts is important but it can be scary to talk about it with others. Thinking about death or suicide doesn’t necessarily mean you have a mental health disorder, but […]
What Intentions Do You Have For The New Year?
As the new year approaches many reflect on what has transpired over the past year. There is often talk about creating resolutions for the year to come. There can be negative feelings associated with this as often times, resolutions fizzle out and then you end up disappointed or feeling down on yourself. Instead, when reflecting […]
The Many Health Benefits Of Crying
How often have you heard some version of the message, “It won’t do any good to cry about it”? One example is the saying, “There’s no use crying over spilled milk.” People say things like this all the time. People often talk about crying like it’s a waste of time because it won’t fix the […]
Breaking Negative Cycles With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Do you ever feel stuck in a spiral of negative thoughts and emotions? Do you find yourself doing the same thing over and over again even when it’s not working? These kinds of negative cycles are at the root of many human problems, from anxiety and depression to relationship issues and substance use disorders. Finding […]
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 […]
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 […]
What are the Different Types of Emotions?
Natural emotions Most people experience a variety of emotions throughout their life. Most of these experienced emotions are in reaction to something; an event, a person, something gross, or something pleasant or comforting. Sometimes these emotions are intense and fleeting, and other times they stick around. When we have an immediate emotional response to something […]