Here in the middle of this most wonderful time of the year, are you feeling the strain to pretend that wonder and merriment is your reality? Holidays (and celebrating them) feel a lot different when you’re bound to a dysfunctional family. Whether by marriage, blood, or a sense of obligation that encompasses both and then …
December hits a little different when you’re depressed, doesn’t it? It’s a dash to the finish line where you’re also trying to prioritize the now, soak up the moments, and make the most of presents and presence in the present. While that’s more than enough for anyone to be feeling the weight of depression this …
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in mental health. Alongside a variety of other lifestyle factors, a balanced, nutrient-dense diet should be made a priority as we strive to create a life well lived. Using the science of nutrition and integrative medicine to track your mental health, we can get a clearer image about how we’re …
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Whether we’re actively dealing with loss or choosing to receive support through grief therapy, the truth is we’re all coping. That’s the long and short of the way we each manage the magnitude of change we’ve been dealt by COVID-19. Amid the crises of faith, the questions of science and the rewriting of our social, …
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Welcome to part four of our series on the PLEASE Stress Management Skills of DBT. We’ve already covered P-L-E and A in part one, two and three. We are now focusing on the last two stress management skills associated with PLEASE. These are possibly the most straightforward and obvious of the suggestions, and yet show …
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What are the mental health reasons that you should be journaling? Sure, we’ve heard it recommended that we should be journaling, but is it actually a worthwhile practice? Today’s blog gets into it! Why journaling? Does the world around you feel complex and difficult to process? Are you feeling lost in life? What about the …
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Have you been feeling lately that the flames of romance you had in the past are now a dull ember? Or maybe have you noticed that you are so busy with everyday life, there hasn’t been time to invest in your partner or in your shared relationship goals? Maybe you’re not at a point of …
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Have you been feeling exhausted as you are trying to squeeze out the last drops of energy to get through the day? You may recognize that you have little to no energy, are tired all the time, and may even find yourself retreating to your bed long before the day’s through. Being fatigued can feel …
Welcome to part four of our series on the PLEASE Stress Management Skills of DBT. We’ve already covered the first three letters in the acronym, P, L, and E in part one, two. We are now focusing on the A in PLEASE. Often, our stress results from the demands and expectations placed upon us by the …
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By: David White, LPC Recently my 17-year-old son has taken up the guitar, and over the last two years, he’s become pretty good. As a result, he gets asked to play for random family gatherings: backyard BBQs, impromptu jam sessions, even the occasional 50th wedding anniversary. He plays and sings, and I back him …
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