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 of our lives that could otherwise be difficult. For example, a person who struggles to function on [...]

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 now. We bring our awareness to our movement and focus on our breath or the way our [...]

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 feelings and experiences because they went through something similar and didn’t have the same struggle? You likely [...]

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 into the moment when we are feeling anxious. This is how it goes: 5: Acknowledge FIVE things [...]

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 love. So what does self-love mean then? Self-love is an encompassing word that covers many other aspects [...]

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 for things as important as transportation or relaxation. Social media, specifically, has changed how we interact with [...]