by Michelle Stockton | Nov 1, 2023 | Healing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relationships
Few relationships have as profound and enduring an impact on us as the one we have with our mother. As children, we are born with the innate need to feel safe, loved, and accepted by our caregivers. Children who do not receive this kind of emotionally attuned...
by Lacey Redding | Oct 18, 2023 | Mindfulness, Nature, Well-being
As a mental health professional, I am always on the lookout for easy, accessible ways to enhance physical and emotional wellness. Sometimes we need to find out why we’re struggling in order to heal effectively. Often, however, we can engage in activities that will...
by PACMH Team | Jun 28, 2023 | Authenticity, Expectations, Life Transitions
There are solid reasons we hear about the significance of secure loving attachment. The research shows the importance of ‘turning toward’ a partner or family member, including being emotionally accessible, vulnerable, attuned, and connected to your loved ones....
by Fredianne Gray | Jun 21, 2023 | Anxiety, Happiness
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...
by Chris Curia | Apr 26, 2023 | Happiness, Loneliness, Self-Care, Self-Talk
There was a time when I believed the beautiful lie that everything happened for a reason. In this conception of the universe, every feeling I experienced served some greater purpose that helped me escape the present moment with the promise of a brighter tomorrow. My...
by PACMH Team | Feb 27, 2023 | Anxiety, Perfectionism, Self-Care
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...