I hear from just about everyone how “no one wants to work these days.” People cite a plethora of reasons, the most popular being COVID and the option for virtual work, but sometimes that isn’t the case. Sometimes jobs are just hard to do and, in some cases, getting harder as time passes. That’s what’s... Continue Reading →
Men Have Feelings Too.
I remember being really embarrassed about going to therapy when I first started. I was 14 when my mom told me that she had signed me up and I remember even being angry at her for doing so! It’s not because I thought therapy was silly or trivial, but rather because I thought anyone who... Continue Reading →
Maybe It Really Is That Darn Phone…
Just like anyone living in today’s world, I tend to spend a good deal of time looking at a screen. I’ll be the first to admit I end up wasting a lot of precious time because I end up getting sucked into my phone. And how could I not? It has endless information and entertainment,... Continue Reading →
Wearing My Wellness Shades
When I was 9 years old, in the late 90’s, I was obsessed with The Beatles. I listened to their albums every night on my CD player as I fell asleep. Yes, my CD player. While at a flee market with my family, I found the most incredible pair of rose-colored Windsor glasses. These are... Continue Reading →
Why We Shouldn’t Diagnose Ourselves
Quite a few years ago, in late June, I noticed something different about the knuckles on my big toes. They were darker and somewhat callous. How strange. I assumed that perhaps the change was due to the type of sandal that I had worn throughout the greater part of the summer. I shrugged it off... Continue Reading →
How Do I Get My Child to Sleep in Their Own Bed?
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 →
Want To Be A Better Parent?
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 →
Teens: When They Tell You to Try Not to Panic
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 →
Mental Health and Nature
“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 →
