Human Nature

Human Nature

Connecting with Nature Improves Well-Being To be human is to be a part of the natural world. Despite humanity’s attempts to distance ourselves from this reality through technological advancements and escapism into the digital realm, we cannot avoid the truth that we...
Social Media and You

Social Media and You

If you use social media, it is important to examine how this affects you and whether it is exacerbating unwanted feelings and symptoms. It is important to consider both the benefits and risks of social media, in addition to understanding how to detect if social media...
Conflict As A Catalyst For Growth

Conflict As A Catalyst For Growth

Conflict rarely feels good. Most of us avoid it at all costs. Others of us may decide to confront conflict head-on but leave damage in our wake. Regardless, when conflict occurs, disruptive and unsettling thoughts and emotions swirl in our minds and hearts. Our...
The Mind-Body Connection: Stress

The Mind-Body Connection: Stress

Skyrocketing prices, Covid-19 effects, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and potential retaliation against the U.S., and shortages of goods due to supply chain problems were among the top stressors revealed by polls conducted earlier this year, with stress “reaching...
Finding a Size-Inclusive Therapist

Finding a Size-Inclusive Therapist

It’s no secret that bias against folks with larger bodies is common in our mainstream media, in many of the family systems in the United States, as well as in our healthcare system. As body positivity is becoming more commonly acceptable it can be challenging to find...
Climate change and Our Emotional Health

Climate change and Our Emotional Health

Here is a new topic gaining attention in research and mental health today: Ecological Grief. Today I want to talk about the multitude of emotions that come up when we think of climate change and what we can do to support ourselves as we grapple with a warming world...