Mindfulness ebbs and flows in and out of popularity within our culture pretty consistently. While it gives us great sound bites like ‘very demure, very mindful’ sometimes there can be difficulty actually rooting into what mindfulness is. It is a practice that has been around for centuries. The origins of mindfulness are thought to be from Eastern practices of Buddhism, and gained popularity in the US in the 70s when Westerners studying the practices introduced it to the Weste

Participating in 'Dry January' is something that has grown in popularity over the last couple of years. People choose to stop drinking alcohol for the month of January as a way to recover from holiday celebrations, test their will-power, and even just save some money. Some find it challenging to engage socially, others see it as a welcomed change, and for some, it turns into a new-normal. Trying something first before making a big change is usually helpful. However, it can be

While seeing the turn of the year as a way to refresh, renew, and set intentions, sometimes there can be a subliminal tone of judgement, criticism, and resentment. While all of these feelings are valid, maybe it’s time we look at the way we are completing New Year’s rituals that may be impacting our overall mental health and self-perceptions. If you are someone who really struggles with resolutions, that’s not your fault. Oftentimes, resolutions are behavioral changes that ha

Antisocial Personality Disorder, Depression, Psychosis, Trauma, and Bipolar are all diagnoses that you’ll find if you do a quick search on ‘The Grinch’s mental health.’ While there is certainly a case to be made for dysregulation, there is also a lot to be inquisitive about when it comes to The Grinch’s behaviors and how we perceive them. By being curious and non-judgemental, we can think about parts of his life that parallel issues that occur in our world today. Now, while w

With the holidays coming up, it can be helpful to think about what our emotional responses might be in order to plan for coping ahead of time. While people-pleasing is often viewed as kind and considerate, we want to take stock in if the behavior detracts from our experience and emotional well-being vs. adding to it. Here are a few dynamics and situations to think over in preparation for the upcoming festive season to protect yourself and your emotional wellness. 

. With an uptick of skinny-tok, diet culture, and a regression of body liberation, we are evolving more and more into a culture that is emotionally unsafe for those trying to maintain recovery. While people have the right to do what they want with their bodies and GLP-1 prescriptions (or non-prescribed weight loss substances) are on the rise, there has been a substantial increase in critical rhetoric surrounding people who elect to not lose weight via these supplements, speci

One thing that can have a significant impact on our routine that time of year is also daylight savings time. While shifting an hour may not seem like much, our mental health can be impacted significantly. People can feel more groggy, tired, and lethargic. It can also create quicker dysregulation and limit our capacity for coping.  While we can’t stop the time change, we can prepare and plan for the impact.

As of late, autism has been gaining more and more traction in the media. However, the coverage can sometimes be misleading and, at times, stigmatizing. With such coverage, it can be challenging to feel certain and can increase worry or concern for loved ones or others. We wanted to provide a deeper look into what we know as mental health professionals as to why autism might feel more present and ‘on the rise’ within the US.  Why are the number of people being diagnosed increa

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Yet, there are some ways that artificial intelligence can be too convenient and even dangerous if we aren’t careful. It is important to remember that there are several shortcomings to utilizing AI platforms as a replacement for therapy. 

Being a support of a new parent can be tough as friendships will often need to change shape. We wanted to create a list of how to navigate relationships with loved ones who are parents that will also foster their mental health. 

Love bombing can be thought of as over exaggerated behavior which is malintentioned to gain control.

We went ahead and created a list of ways that those who are socially anxious can participate if they still would like to engage with social change. 

It can be helpful to think of how to be an impactful ally year round since members of the LGBTQ+ community should always have safe spaces at any time of year.

When we think of Seasonal Affective Disorder, we usually associate it with the winter. The cold, gloomy, grey weather is self explanatory...

When thinking about what we enjoy, sometimes we can feel some shame and judgment from others or ourselves based on our preferences.  When...

too much awareness can keep us in a holding pattern where we may be diving deeper and deeper, but are unable to see change. 

When it comes to mental health management, it can be wildly beneficial to have social supports. Having loved ones in our circle to feel...