Traditionally, our teenage years are those where we put the most time and effort in getting to know ourselves.

Oh memes. If I had been told in high school that I would be writing a mental health blog post about memes in my mid-20’s…-__-“ To a lot of millenials, memes are this childish source of humor that serve as a guilty pleasure.

For years, I have heard the word “goals” being spewn person to person, overhearing in conversation or through countless Instagram photos from those who are supposed to be people who influence us.

If you’ve heard about safe spaces before, chances are you know of ”

If you’ve heard about safe spaces before, chances are you know of the flak they’ve received. Some folks believe that”

What would you do if you woke up tomorrow and there was no coffee left on planet earth? If you’re anything like me, you would go into a straight panic.

Comparison is never on the invitation list. We don't welcome it with open arms. We don't want it around. We try to limit our interaction with it as much as possible. Comparison feels like a pit in your stomach

Understanding a child’s behavior can be difficult sometimes. All children have trouble from time to time with emotions, but unlike adults, children are not as good at regulating their emotions.

Why do we talk about the holidays so much? Because they can be stressful!

In a world that is constantly pulling you in what seems to be hundreds of different directions every day, what do you do to stay true to your own goals and ambitions?

Last week, you may have celebrated the holiday of Thanksgiving. If not, there are many holidays during this time of year you may be celebrating instead.

Trauma happens. Whether it occurs to you or someone close to you, it is something that invariably is surrounding our world, our nation, our state, our community, our friends, and ourselves at times. When we see our friends or loved ones experience trauma, we recognize that we are going to be a main source of support for them during their journey towards healing.

You've likely heard one of these phrases or others about our "comfort zone". Each speaks about the power of living our lives outside of our comfort zones, indirectly implying that being inside our comfort zone should be avoided.

The holidays can be a stressful time of year for just about anyone. It’s supposed to be a joyful time of giving gifts, spending time with loved ones, and indulging on delicious foods all while smiling and laughing constantly, right? The truth is, that’s not the case for anyone really.

By playing games, keeping score, or withholding parts of ourselves, we might be protecting ourselves from potential pain, but we are also depriving ourselves of being truly connected with our partner.

Since preschool is an optimal time for social, emotional, and academic learning, early intervention is key.

Instead of meeting in an office, during a Walk and Talk session, client and therapist conduct their meeting outdoors (usually a park or at an indoor space conducive to walking with some privacy)

Remember that We can decide what to do with the things that happen to us. In doing so, we use those boulders as an advantage, as a challenge to get around, instead of believing that nothing good can ever come of it and that our story is completely ruined.

Those who experience panic attacks on a regular basis often feel embarrassed or ashamed because they know, logically, that these attacks aren’t actually going to kill them.

Children and parents can have bad days, but if noticeable changes in mood are happening often, there could be an underlying mental health issue.