Coping in Hard Times
These are hard times. 2020 is working on becoming the defining year for life stress. The coronavirus is ominous, hiding around most every corner, and affecting almost every area of life…
The Paradox of Young Adulthood
College life and the post-college years can be an exciting time of independence, growth, and new opportunities. However, this unique stage of life, young adulthood, also brings its own distinct…
Managing COVID-19: Tips for Families with Children/Teens
Prior to social distancing, it was easier for families to overlook each other’s anxiety. Enter COVID-19: the virus that the entire world is talking about and fighting against. When news…
Teletherapy – We Are Here
Life has taken an abrupt shift for all of us in the rapidly unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. While you are most certainly not alone, this experience can feel very isolating. The…
Next Exit: Self-care
When was the last time you’ve done something nice for yourself? For many, finding time for ourselves seems like a far-fetched idea due to the high demands of busy lives:…
Elusive Empathy: Rethinking Domestic Violence
Given the sensitive nature of the topic, I believe it is prudent to open with a clear statement. This post is in no way attempting to diminish the objectional nature…
But What if…?
But What if… Exploring the Role of Anxiety in Your Life Our culture is obsessed with safety. There are alarm systems on our houses, locks on our cars, and layers…
Taming the Anxiety Beast
“I Can’t stop thinking about it... I'm like a hamster in a wheel... My body feels electric.” Anxiety (defined as worry, undefined fear, and agitation) manifests itself in many forms, but…
Mental Benefits of Exercise
Let me start off by saying I am in no way a fitness guru, but I do experience the mind/body benefits of engaging in regular exercise. I would never have…
Combating Stress
Why is it when life gets stressful we cut out the very things that energize us, leaving us feeling more depleted than before? It seems to ring true that self-care…