If you struggle with anxiety or depression, chances are you also struggle with getting a good sleep at night. In fact, sleep difficulties...

I invite you to participate in a brief exercise: For one minute, I want you to not think about a pink elephant. How’d it go? * * * While...

We know exercise is good for both our physical and mental health. Yet, despite new year’s resolutions, the latest exercise tech, and...

Many would describe our culture as fast-paced, competitive, or goal-driven. Whether its completing school assignments, reaching work...

"Let's talk about sex, baby. Let's talk about you and me. Let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be... Let's...

Waking up this morning to the news that the world woke up to was horrible. I have no words to explain why one person could choose to...

Mornings can be difficult for some of us; however, a good start to your morning helps layout your whole day. What most of us don't...

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Vulnerability has always been a big deal to me. Like many people, I worry if others will see my flaws with acceptance, understanding, and...

We all experience different emotions throughout the day, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and anxiety. Even though some emotions are belie

Do you find yourself asking why are there never enough hours in the day? We all have the same 24 hours, but some people seem to get a lot...

We often forget an important part of our mental health and that is our self care. Self care is important because it allows you to take...

Can being grateful really help our mental health? Science tells us it can. Studies have proven over time the importance of being...

Most parents and guardians are throwing away their tissues from recently celebrating their child's graduation. But in the next couple of...

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I often write articles about monogamous relationships; however, not all relationships look or are the same. I have worked with couples...

Some couples seek therapy not because something is broken, but because they want to improve their relationship. Every couple is...

When you teach your child “calm breathing”, you are using a technique that works to slow down his/her breathing, combatting upset,...