Let’s admit it. We humans are creatures of habit. If you’re anything like me, you may find comfort in the familiar and safety in predictability. Whether it be ordering our usual brew at our local coffee shop or programming our alarm to wake us at the exact same time...
Mindfulness tends to be a buzz word these days, and for good reason. When we are mindful, we are intentional, thoughtful, and purposeful. The term self-care has also taken the mental-health field by storm, and the benefits of it are significant. Mindful self-care...
It’s the day of your first therapy appointment. You are nervous and unsure what your therapist is going to ask you. You are taking a brave step forward to get help, but you are nervous to start. Will your therapist know everything about you with a few short questions?...
It was January in Minnesota. It didn’t get above 20 below zero that entire month. I was 16 years old and driving home from my waitressing job when I felt the car jerk slightly, followed by a rhythmic “thunk.” My tire was blown. As I pulled to the side of the deserted...
The thought may come when you are sitting on your couch or at your table. Perhaps you are riding along in the car with a friend or spouse, scrolling through news articles and social media, and you have the same recurring thought. Maybe you have been pacing around the...
