I was introduced to radical acceptance in my first semester of grad school. No, it is not a rock band from the early 2000’s. Radical acceptance is a practice in which one fully embraces the reality they are experiencing as opposed to resisting that reality. It is meant to be utilized when life challenges us... Continue Reading →
When did the parent’s bed turn into the family’s bed? It may seem to have happened overnight. Many families with small children struggle with bedtime in general. A common problem many parents face is getting their children to sleep in their own beds throughout the night. There are various reasons a child may prefer to... Continue Reading →
From a young age, I had always thought about being a parent. It is a period in my life I was and continue looking forward to and maybe you can relate. Perhaps you grew up in a loving family in which you felt included and supported or maybe, it was the opposite. In either case,... Continue Reading →
Are you a teenager that suffers with anxiety attacks or panic attacks? Welcome to my club! Believe it or not, there are more members than you think. When I was first diagnosed with anxiety over a decade ago, I felt like there was something terribly wrong with me. After my first anxiety attack around sixteen,... Continue Reading →
“A walk in nature walks the soul back home.”- Mary Davis, social activist With Earth Day being April 22nd, we can think about how nature corresponds to mental health. In our everyday lives, we constantly hear that being outside in nature will benefit our mental health because we are not cooped up inside and we... Continue Reading →
The month of April is upon us which means that Earth Day is right around the corner… April 22nd. When we think about what Earth Day is now, we think about picking up trash that was left on the side of the road or on the beaches but we do not think about the history... Continue Reading →
This summer is full of major life milestones for my family. In a few weeks, my youngest will graduate high school and head off to college 5 hours away, and my daughter says, “I do,” to the man she has captured her heart and future. I feel tremendous pride and anticipation for both children while,... Continue Reading →
It is so easy to blame ourselves for past failures. We think if only we had tried harder or been more careful, we could have avoided the outcome we are now facing. We may even beat ourselves up for not being able to accomplish something we really wanted. While it is important to learn from... Continue Reading →
April is Counseling Awareness Month and we are raising awareness about the important role behavioral health services play in improving your mental health and wellness. This year’s theme is “Train Your Brain with Counseling.” Many of us are familiar with the idea of training our physical body through diet and exercise. We use physical training... Continue Reading →
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