“The very physiology of our nervous system is created in interactions with the nervous systems of other people from the moment that we’re conceived. Since the nervous system affects and is connected to every other organ in the body, it also happens on a biological level throughout the body, including all the cells and all…
As a culture, we have certainly come a long way in how we view and accept mental health. We know that mental health is part of us as human beings, and we also know that sometimes we struggle. However, there are still lingering parts of our mental health that we may feel hesitant to share…
Reacting versus responding. What does that even mean? So often in today’s fast paced world, we make quick decisions. And generally, that serves us well – ruminating over choices can cause many problems and having the ability to succinctly sort through information and choose can be invaluable. However, there are times – such as in…
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) are two types of psychotherapy that place great importance on talking. They both involve being open to a therapist about the challenges you face in your everyday life, with the goal of developing the skills you need to manage your symptoms on your own. CBT CBT…
When was the last time you and your partner had a real conversation? Are you concerned that you are drifting apart? Life is hectic, and the demands of career and family can intrude so much on the two of you that your ability to be emotionally intimate just atrophies. Don’t let inertia and drift get between…
For many, there is a grandiose expectation when entering a long term relationship that your partner is going to be your everything. We hear phrases such as ‘I’ve found my better half’, ‘He’s my soulmate’, ‘She completes me.’ While seemingly innocuous in nature, or maybe even romantic, there can be potential harm in the internalized…
Stress is our body’s way of responding to real or perceived threats, which is why learning to manage stress and relax is so important for our health. Chronic stress can have detrimental negative consequences for our body, mind, and spirit. And unfortunately, relaxing is becoming more and more difficult in our hectic lives. There are…
What is a post-holiday hangover, and how do I recover? The holiday season can be wonderful, but it can leave many people feeling run down and exhausted. Here are a few strategies to help you recover and thrive in the new year. Whether or not you traveled to see family/friends or stayed home and just…
As adults, we know that talking about feelings can often be overwhelming. And yet, adults have the tendency (as teachers, parents, babysitters, et cetera) to expect children to know their own feelings and talk about them! If you’ve ever experienced frustration with trying to understand your child’s thoughts or talking about feelings with kids the…
It’s been almost two years since the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the world. And from some perspectives, very little has changed since the beginning. Despite vaccine rollouts and treatments that promise life returning back to normal, the virus is still affecting pretty much everyone all over the world. After dealing with so much for so long,…