The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard once said, “life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forwards.”As Kierkegaard suggests reflection gives us clarity and can help us make meaning of our experiences. Writing can provide us with the space to set intention for reflection. The follow writing practices can help guide this …
In such unprecedent times, all individuals have been called to use more resiliency and resourcefulness to adapt. As all parents, teachers and therapists all know, impact that COVID-19 has taken on children has had significant and long-last impacts on mental health. Basic feelings of security, a sense of safety, stability and …
Anxiety is the most common mental health concern in the U.S, and according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, it impacts 40 million adults in the US. If you suffer from anxiety, here are five cognitive-behavioral strategies that can help you get through the toughest moments and work towards …
From finances to socializing, it is no secret that the current pandemic has caused a rift in what daily life looks like all across the board. While some individuals have been more impacted than others, it’s nearly impossible to find anyone who hasn’t had to make significant adjustments to how …
Happiness is a buzz word, (at times) an elusive concept— and so different for all of us. Especially in times like these, cultivating space for finding joyful moments, taking time for self-care and making sure we find balance in our day to day is all the more important for our …
As we all know, COVID-19 has shifted the landscape of how we communicate with each other. It has also shifted the ways that a lot of individuals prefer to have therapy now, due to health, safety, as well as convenience. In this blog, I’ll discuss the advantages of teletherapy, as …
The word gratitude originates from the Latin root gratus, which means to welcome or pleasing. The Latin root also signifies positive moods and actions, as well as grace. Even though we may intuitively be grateful for our lives, practicing gratitude is an intentional commitment to live into appreciation through action. …
Even though uncertainty naturally can cause stress, it is also one of life’s guarantees. We can’t avoid change, and doing so, creates fear, but we can fully own our ability to move through change and communicate what we need to our community to support us through this. It isn’t easy, …
PTSD Awareness Month is a nation-wide movement created to encourage an ongoing dialog and education around PTSD and PTSD Awareness. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) found that 7.7 million adults in the US live with PTSD, and that is just what’s been diagnosed. PTSD can develop from …
“Here you are! In the sacred present. I can’t heal you—or anyone—but I can celebrate your choice to dismantle the prison in your mind, brick by brick. You can’t change what happened, you can’t change what you did or what was done to you. But you can choose how you …
