The Transformative Power of Deep Breathing
Before healing takes form, it begins with breath. This piece offers an accessible entry into mindfulness, showing how simple, conscious breathing can restore balance, reduce anxiety, and reconnect you to the present moment.
New Age Trailblazers of Healing
A tribute to modern healers who blend ancient wisdom with innovation. This post celebrates those who redefine what healing can look like—bridging science, spirituality, and story to help us thrive beyond survival.
Spring Forward, Feel Better
The transition to longer daylight hours can be more than just a shift in time—it can be a catalyst for intentional habits that boost mood, energy, and overall well-being. With a few mindful adjustments, we can turn daylight saving time into an ally for our mental health.
Reclaiming Energy and Peace…
Divestment isn’t just a financial act—it’s an emotional and spiritual one. In a world that constantly demands more of us, divesting can mean withdrawing our time, energy, and attention from what depletes us and reinvesting in what brings peace, connection, and clarity. By stepping away from consumer culture, hustle culture, toxic relationships, and digital overload, we create space for rest, reflection, and renewal. This post explores how intentional divestment can be a radical form of self-care, helping us reclaim our emotional energy and live in alignment with our values.
Trust Your Gut…Signs You May Need a New Therapist
Over time, you may find that your current therapist is no longer the right fit for you, and that’s okay. Here are some key signs that it might be time to consider finding a new therapist.
Analog Connections: Building a Sense of Community
In an increasingly digital world, building real, in-person connections can feel like a lost art—especially for adults balancing busy lives. This post explores how to cultivate meaningful, offline community through volunteering, shared rituals, and local engagement. By incorporating therapeutic principles and focusing on emotional well-being, you can foster authentic relationships, strengthen resilience, and rediscover the joy of genuine human connection—one conversation, event, and act of kindness at a time.
New Year, New Goals
According to various studies, nearly 80% of people fail to stick to their resolutions by the second month of the year. One of the key reasons for this is that our goals often lack clarity and structure. This is where the SMART method comes in—a powerful framework designed to help you set achievable and meaningful resolutions that you can actually stick to.
Copays? Deductibles? Oh my...
If you’ve attempted to find a new therapist recently, you may have noticed that there are a lot of providers who no longer bill insurance. Without going into a rabbit hole about why that is, I’ll give you a bit of a cheat sheet into questions to ask to still use your insurance benefits even if your therapist doesn’t bill or accept your insurance.
Planting Seeds for Growth…Covering Ground
Instead of approaching resolutions as rigid, measurable goals, consider framing them as intentions. Intentions are flexible, evolving stories that allow room for growth, reflection, and change. By setting intentions, you are embracing the idea that your goals are not set in stone—they are simply a direction you are moving toward, knowing that the path may shift as you learn more about yourself.
Planting Seeds for Growth
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, embracing a narrative approach means understanding the emotions we feel as integral to the story we are writing about our growth, rather than seeing them as barriers to success.
Disclaimer
The content provided in this blog is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, treatment, or therapy. Reading this material does not create a therapist-client relationship, and the information shared may not be applicable to your specific situation. Relationships, emotional experiences, and mental health concerns are complex and unique to each individual. If you are experiencing distress, conflict, or other mental health challenges, it is strongly recommended that you seek support from a licensed mental health professional. Reliance on any information provided in this blog is solely at your own risk.