Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, or Autism Acceptance Month. Maybe a bit of both? Both mental health professionals and society as a whole are becoming more aware of autism. More…
Regulating Your Emotions Amidst Chaos
It can be difficult to manage emotions, make decisions, and take care of daily tasks when things feel chaotic. Chaos may come from inside yourself, such as racing thoughts or…
Featured: Self-Care for College Students
Thousands of college students in the US have returned to campuses in the past few weeks. Some of those students are having their first real taste of college life, whether…
What Does Silence Mean?
Information is everywhere! From TV to social media to headlines delivered directly to our phones to conversations overheard, we are inundated with information. Our brains were not created with the…
PLEASE Take Care of Yourself
The demands of daily life can make it difficult to take care of yourself. We often see ads or social media posts alluding to self-care as spa days and long…
From “Too Much” to “Not Enough”
If you haven't read my posts about the "too much" messages folks get from childhood, adolesence, religion, and/or relationships, you may want to check those out before reading this one.…
The Power of a Group
Folks often think of therapy or counseling as one person, or perhaps a couple or family, interacting with a licensed mental health professional in an office or via telehealth. What…
Messages from Childhood of Being “Too Much”
The messages we receive in childhood can leave a powerful mark. At times these messages are explicitly stated directly toward us. Other times these messages are the undertone of our…
Managing Holiday Stress
At least 5 major holidays fall between mid-November and mid-January. Is it the most wonderful time of the year? Or the most stressful? Regardless of what or how you…