Spring Cleaning in the mental health world takes on a whole new meaning. Typically, spring is when we all start checking in to see if we have followed through with our new year’s resolutions and begin reminding ourselves that it is okay to begin anew by cleaning our homes! This spring, we encourage you to […]
Looking to find anxiety and stress relief during these times? Have you been procrastinating on doing your spring cleaning? If you have not already partaken in this annual purge, now may be a good time! It seems like many people have taken advantage of their extra time at home working on organizing and cleaning out. […]
By: Angela Espinoza Has someone told you before that “you need to start thinking logically”? Or, maybe that your emotions tend to get the best of you? Perhaps some of us believe that there is a center point at which logic and emotion can both meet. For others, it can be difficult to rest in […]
By: Angela Espinoza Take a moment to give yourself love and appreciation for everything that you did (and even that in which you didn’t do) during the holiday season. Even that which we didn’t do, whether willingly or otherwise, served its purpose and was most likely for the best. The holiday season is a time […]
By: Angela Espinoza The pressures of ‘doing’ and ‘being’ can be never ending. It seems as though there is no end to the rush of the world around us, and when the external world is chaotic, our internal worlds can also feel imbalanced. Burnout becomes a state of being that accumulates over time when negative […]
Whenever I hear the word habit anymore, all I have running through my head is the new Ed Sheeran song that exclaims, “My bad habits lead to…,” prompting me to consider my habits. We all have them. We all know them well. As humans, we know how the saying goes – we are creatures of […]
The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it a mix of joy, excitement, and sometimes, stress. As we prepare to bid farewell to another year and welcome a new one, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our personal growth and set intentions for the future. Let’s explore how we can use this festive […]
At the start of each new year, we begin considering making thoughtful resolutions. Sometimes we even do an overhaul of something we did not feel worked out well this past year. We start evaluating our performance from the year before. Finally, we end up focusing on one (or a few) of the main parts of […]
In June, we recognize Pride. We hear a lot about being an ally of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, plus (LGBTQIA+) community. There is much confusion about what it means to be an ally. For instance, some might still wonder what is expected. They may wonder what is involved, and how to […]
Self-Compassion can be hard. Often when I ask clients how they show self-compassion. I get questions and confusion in return. What is self-compassion? What actions would I need to take? Where do I start? For many, the idea of showing yourself a little grace is foreign. Humans are social creatures, and we often fall victim […]