General
The Power of Connection and Community-An Essential Pillar of Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced and digitally connected world, it’s all too easy to overlook the significance of genuine human connection and the sense of belonging that comes from being part of a close-knit community. However, when it comes to mental health, fostering and maintaining meaningful connections proves to be absolutely vital. This blog post aims to…
Read MoreThe Silent Culprit: Understanding the Impact of Stress on Our Health and the Healing Power of Polyvagal Exercises
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress has become an almost inevitable companion for many. From demanding work schedules to personal challenges, stress can manifest in various forms and take a toll on our overall well-being. Here we will look at the relationship between stress and our physical health, exploring the ways stress…
Read MoreYour Emotions are Yelling Again
Emotions are like major characters in a favorite book or movie–they can be complex and everchanging. Emotions respond to events, mysteries, people, and memories around them. In fact, emotions are usually in dialogue with other, under-the-surface emotions. Often, we like to label them as “flat characters” or as having only maladaptive (not beneficial) or adaptive…
Read MoreMindset is Everything: A “How To” on Mindfulness Practice
Authored by: Gabriella Patronella, Licensed Professional Counselor Have you ever had the experience where as soon as your head hits the pillow after a very long day of hustle and then your head explodes with a million thoughts at once? There goes that good night’s sleep! Have you ever had the experience of waking up…
Read MoreCrying Over Spilled Milk
Authored by: Kristy Cheney, LPC-A Supervised by Jamie Williams, LPC-S and James Mena, LCDC, LPC-S You’ve probably heard the expression, “There’s no use crying over spilled milk.” This phrase is used to communicate that crying over something that has happened and cannot be changed is pointless. However, people do have a lot of emotions regarding…
Read MoreBenefits of a Mental Health Day from Work or School
We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy, and maybe even our good mood. We think to ourselves, “I’m not really sick, but I just need a break from real life today.” While taking a sick day is common when you are feeling…
Read More