Want to be happier? Get moving.
The surprising effects of exercise: How physical activity can improve your mood and reduce stress Sure, exercise has numerous benefits for your physical health, but it can also have a profound impact on your mental wellbeing. In recent years, there have been numerous studies conducted on the relationship between exercise and mental health. In fact, […]
The Importance of Couple & Family Therapy
Family therapy is important because it helps family members communicate and resolve conflict. It can also help families deal with major life transitions, such as divorce, the death of a loved one, or a move to a new city. Family therapy can also help families who have a member with a mental illness or addiction. […]
Enhance your well-being with these self care tools
Want to boost your over all well-being? These three tools are the foundation to living a better life. Self-care has been defined as practices that preserve one’s own health, well-being, or happiness. Self-care can look like indulging in treats, fun activities, personal time, and anything else that brings someone comfort or peace. While compassion and […]
Our worlds have turned upside down since the start of the pandemic, and the stay-at-home order was put in place back in late March/early April. This brought on many changes to the lifestyle of our clients, as well as our therapists. Being that we are considered essential workers, we’ve had the opportunity to still see […]
Trent Morrow talks about today’s world in regards to Covid-19 and Grief. There is a lot of grief today. We see (in our practice) a lot of grief around schools being cancelled, events, things we were looking forward to, people losing their jobs and their sense of purpose. There is a lot of sadness with […]
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, I feel it is only fitting to discuss the significance of mental health during such a stressful time like the one we’ve had over the last couple of months. This worldwide pandemic has changed things for so many and disrupted our normalcy in a plethora of ways. People […]
Stay At Home Order – Coronavirus
The coronavirus…are two words we hear so often everywhere we turn these past few weeks. We can’t escape it, and yet we are all living through it together. Many of us feel anxious and scared, and at the same time we find ourselves grieving. As therapists, we are here for anyone who needs us. We […]
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I’m healthy, why go see a doctor? I don’t need to go to the doctor. I can get through this myself. If I’m really sick, then I will make an appointment. So why go see a doctor?” At some point or another, we have all heard these words. No […]
In honor of Love Month, let’s talk about love languages. As a therapist, I am frequently discussing stress associated to relational issues, whether it is romantic or familial. I have found that having this information – what love language you are – can truly benefit how you relate to others you care about and also […]
It is a new year, so that means it is going to be a new me. I remember saying this each year to myself. A new me meant setting up New Year’s resolutions. However, looking back, that saying never stuck well with me. I’d set New Year’s resolutions, only to learn that I couldn’t keep […]