Lifestyle

How to Be Truly Present This Holiday Season

There are some simple, though not easy, steps you can begin to help your brain start healing from depression.

Breaking Free from Burnout: Identifying Causes and Creating Change

One of the first steps to overcome burnout is first noticing that one has it. Many times, we are so busy with the details of life that we do not have time to notice when we might be suffering from burnout.

Nothing Changes, if Nothing Changes

Do people really change? This is a question that often plagues people when considering counseling. Is it even worth trying? What does it take to change a mindset, a habit or behavior?

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…

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…

Enjoy the foods you love AND be healthy: Mindful eating

It can be confusing know what healthy food choices are when we often hear conflicting messages. With mindful eating, we can practice listening to our bodies and make choices for ourselves that promote our health and well-being.

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.