The True Meaning Of Self-Care… And How To Start

S E L F – C A R E / self-‘ker / [noun] The practice of actively preserving or improving …

Overcoming Challenges on Your Mental Health Journey

Life is associated with uncertainty and challenges that are inevitable. There are going to be times when difficulties arise unexpectedly, …

When is Your Anxiety Too Much to Handle?

Sally Sanchez, MA Anxiety is a normal part of life that all human beings experience at various levels. In fact, …

Beating the Morning Fog

“Motivation is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.” For many people, motivation is the reason why we …

Making new habits: Why can it be difficult?

A GOAL without a PLAN is just a WISH.” We have all struggled to break an existing habit or implement …

Avoiding Workplace & Job Burnout

More and more people are talking about burnout at work, but there are still some misconceptions about what the term …

Challenging Negative Self-Talk

“Ugh, that was so embarrassing, I’m so awkward.” “I can’t believe I messed that up, I’m so stupid.” “There’s no …

Mindfulness: It May Be Easier Than You Think

“I feel so…blahh.” “I cannot even put into words how I am feeling right now.” “ I am green with …

How Society Creates a Perfect Storm of Sleep Disturbances for Teens

“Most teens don't sleep enough; here's how you can help.” There is clear evidence that it is normal behavior for …

There’s No Single Way to Grieve

As I work with many clients experiencing grief, I have come to learn that grief can take on many forms …

Setting Goals For Yourself To Foster Success

Often, when we are trying to accomplish goals, our motivation is stalled, and our goals are left unmet. This repeated …

“Baby Blues” vs. Postpartum Depression: Warning Signs and Protective Factors

The “baby blues” is a common phrase used to describe feelings of low mood, irritability, and fatigue in mothers after …

Can Stress Ever Be Good? Sometimes!

Did you know that there are different types of stress? We typically assume that stress has a negative connotation; it …

How Attachment Styles Can Affect Relationships

Have you ever been called clingy in a relationship or found yourself afraid to make a commitment in a relationship? …

Coping with Our “Normal” in 2022

It is hard to conceive that COVID-19 came into our lives almost 3 years ago. The pandemic impacted the world …

Coping with the “Winter Blues”

As we transition from summer into fall, you may begin to notice you feel a little down. It is normal …

Helping the Little Ones Deal with Big Emotions

Every human, big or small, experiences a variety of emotions. We all manage our emotions and feelings in our own …

The Art of Balance

Are you tired? Exhausted perhaps better describes how you are feeling. You don’t have the energy to do anything, but …

Practicing Mindfulness During the Holiday Season

The topic of mental health during the holidays seems almost like an oxymoron; family is visiting from out of town, …

How to Establish Healthy Boundaries

“Boundaries” is a buzz word that is oft thrown around, but what does it really mean? What is a boundary, …