When trauma is “the norm”: About CPTSD
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, or CPTSD is not a formal mental health diagnosis, but this term describes a mental health condition related to the…
Adolescents & Children
Self-Care in the Time of Corona
Difficult Times As our nation and world around us is surrounded by news of the COVID 19 epidemic, it can be very easy to…
When Grief and Spirituality Intersect
In light of the recent global novel Coronavirus pandemic that spread and claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in local communities,…
Fa-la-la-la-blah! Beating the Holiday Blues
The holiday season taunts itself as “the most wonderous time of the year,” but is it really? For some, the holidays are not always…
Real Talk: Should you Talk with Your Partner about Porn?
Real Talk: Should You Talk with Your Partner about Porn? One of the most challenging conversations you can have with your partner is about…
5 Discipline Strategies Your Kids Want You to Know – Disciplining Your Kids Well, Part 2
In the first part of this blog series, we discussed some common misconceptions about discipline. We learned that discipline is not about punishment, demanding…
3 Common Misconceptions About Discipline You Need to Know – Disciplining Your Kids Well, Part 1
Disciplining your kids is a necessary part of parenting. While it is essential, discipline can often be misunderstood. In this two-part series, we will…
Weighing In: Shame vs the Scale
Everyday we can look around and see signs, commercials, and ads for the latest fad diets, extreme workouts, and weight-loss quick fixes. These diets…
How Often do you Care for Yourself?
So, what does actual self-care look like?
From a therapeutic stand point, it means taking care of yourself in multiple ways. It can look like eating well, engaging in mindfulness, exercising, or engaging in spiritual practices like mindfulness or expression through religion. In addition to taking care of your physical and emotional health, it is important to attend to the mental aspect of self-care.
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