In recent years the concept of mindfulness has been gaining more attention in popular culture. Research has linked mindfulness to better sleep quality, improved immune function, and even lowered blood pressure. Mindfulness has also been shown to reduce symptoms...
Everyone is aware of the physical benefits of exercise, but recommending exercise as a mental health treatment is often underused. If you’ve ever experienced the afterglow from finishing an intense workout, or the runner’s high after pounding the pavement, you’ve...
It may sometimes seem like emotions come up out of the blue. Maybe your child arrives home from school, seemingly quiet and content, only to explode in anger at you moments later. Or maybe you suddenly feel like your patience is razor thin and that at any given time,...
Emotions can be challenging to talk about and navigate, especially with children. As we move through this month’s postings, I hope to give you some ways to better help your kids talk about their feelings and emotions. By partnering in this process with me, I hope,...
Heal the Mind Through the Body: 5 Reasons to Try Trauma-Informed Yoga In recent years, a growing body of evidence has shown yoga to be an effective adjunctive treatment for people suffering from mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. If you’re a...
Ladies, pull up a chair and grab of cup of tea. This one is for you. Let’s talk about the vital, but often over looked topic of finding your voice. What does it mean to find your voice? Finding your voice means discovering who you are – your dreams, desires, strength,...
