Which Discomfort Will You Choose?
The reality is that there will be discomfort either way, but emotional expression can lead to a more integrated, embodied self, where repression will not. Which discomfort will you choose?
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Managing Expectations
What areas in your own life can you look into that may help reduce the number of fires in the first place? Almost every individual has the potential and capability to look deeply within themselves and identify areas of growth and how to positively influence those areas. How can you begin to promote wellness today?
Changing Habits
Changing habits is a complex but achievable process that requires awareness, commitment, and strategic planning. It begins with identifying the specific behavior you wantto alter and understanding the underlying motivations and triggers that influence it.
Rituals of Connection: Small Moments That Strengthen Relationships
In the chaos of daily life, work demands, endless to-do lists, parenting, TikTok, it’s easy for couples to go from being emotionally attuned partners to functional roommates. The love is still there, but the connection may feel buried under the busyness. Life has gotten louder,...
Being Okay With Not Being Okay
Being okay with not being okay Sometimes I tell my clients that I wish I had a Staples easy button. I could just press it and make everything wrong in their lives start going right again, and it would be… well, easy. And for some...
Starting Difficult Conversations
Where I grew up, people often joked if you don’t like something, just say “oh, that’s different” and the other person will get the idea. Or at a social gathering, when someone slaps their knees while getting up and says, “well, I suppose…” what they really mean is “we’re getting bored and want to go home, so see you later.”
Why Change Feels Impossible (Even When We Want It)
We have the desire to change, we have the ability to change and we have all the tools to change, so why don’t we? Why is a seemingly simple request so difficult for us to do?
The Benefit of Suffering
We have gone to great lengths to remove all discomfort from our lives. Even as you read, you are most likely to be in a climate-controlled environment with the ability to remove discomfort by simply adjusting the temperature of your space. Most of us sleep...
Trauma-Informed Care: Building Trust and Empowerment in the Therapeutic Relationship
In the world of mental health, trauma-informed care is not just a treatment approach; it is a mindset. It acknowledges the widespread impact of trauma and prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment in the healing process. For many individuals, past experiences have left them feeling vulnerable...
Anger Management for Teens: Supporting Emotional Growth and Resilience
Adolescence is a time of intense emotional and physical change. For many teens, anger can become a frequent and powerful emotion—often masking deeper feelings like sadness, fear, or frustration. Hormonal shifts, peer pressure, academic demands, and the desire for independence can all contribute to emotional...