What is Positive Psychology? And isn’t it just “thinking positive?” No, certainly not! “Thinking positive” needs to have a realistic foundation to work. Otherwise, we would have all “thought” ourselves into utopia [...]
Benefits of Gardening for Your Mental Health Spending time outside is good for our bodies and our minds. If we are feeling stressed and overwhelmed, stepping outside can lift your spirits and [...]
Tips For Setting Healthy Boundaries Boundaries are based on our values, and they reflect what we are comfortable with in our relationships with others. Boundaries also create structure and accountability in areas [...]
Mindful Movement The principles of mindful movement are the same as any other mindfulness practice. The aim is to bring our full attention to the present moment to experience the here and [...]
Validation and Why We Need It Have you ever shared something difficult with a friend or family member only to be told that someone has it worse? Has someone ever minimized your [...]
The 5-4-3-2-1 Coping Skill with a bonus 3-D version You may have heard of this calming method before. It helps us use our five senses to “ground” us and bring us back [...]
Do You Know How to Truly Love Yourself? What is Self-Love? Love is something that we all need to survive and even to thrive. No one can have a fulfilling life without [...]
Setting Boundaries with Technology and Social Media Technology plays an important role in our daily lives and has vastly improved our quality of life. It’s no secret that we depend on it [...]
Black History Month Former President Barack Obama said in a 2016 speech, "Black History Month shouldn’t be treated as though it is somehow separate from our collective American history, or somehow just [...]
Question: What is the difference between a therapist and a counselor? Answer: Nothing. You can stop reading now. Just kidding! Keep reading and learn some facts to impress your friends. Everyone knows [...]
