The Challenge of Change: Understanding and Overcoming Ingrained Behaviors
Change is an intrinsic part of the human experience and one we often cannot control. But what about when we want to control it and can’t? When we want to make a positive change i
Mind Matters: The Truth Behind Procrastination
“Procrastination is an emotion regulation problem, not a time management problem.” dr. timothy pychyl Procrastination, a widespread challenge, is often misunderstood as just la
Ditch the New Year’s Resolutions and Embrace a Single Word
As we welcome in 2024, many of us will engage in the age-old tradition of setting New Year’s Resolutions. Yet, despite our best intentions, these resolutions often fade away, lea
Unwrapping Body Positivity: A Christmas Survival Guide for Self-Love
Christmas is often seen as a vibrant and fun time of the year. However, for many individuals, the holiday season brings with it a number of triggers that impact our mental health.
Understanding Burnout: Recognition, Causes, and Recovery
Burnout in Western society is alarmingly prevalent. It is a consequence of a culture that often values productivity and success above health and well-being. This relentless push is
Regain Your Center: Effective Grounding Techniques for Anxiety
Anxiety can often feel like a separate part of us, taking over whenever it pleases to disrupt our inner harmony. It shows up with both psychological and physical symptoms and can l
Vicarious Trauma & Empathic Distress: The Impact of Global Crises on Our Mental Health
In a world interconnected by technology, the distressing news of violence in the Ukraine and Gaza reaches us in real-time, often leaving us with a wide range of experiences in resp
Why Some People Dread Winter: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the days get shorter and temperatures start to dip, a surprising number of people find that their mood takes a nosedive as well. If you’ve ever experienced increased lethargy,
Understand Your Attachment Style to Help Create Emotional Safety in Your Relationships
Do you know your attachment style? Knowing and understanding how you relate to others via your attachment style will help you to create an emotionally safe and healthy relationship
Understanding Trauma Bonding: Breaking Free and Healing
“Many survivors have such profound deficiencies in self-protection that they can barely imagine themselves in a position of agency or choice.” – Judith Lewis Herman Understan
