Articles for Wellbeing

Do you struggle to communicate your boundaries? Is it hard to even know what your boundaries are? Boundaries can be challenging to set and hold, especially if you’ve been operating without them. But being able to create and maintain boundaries can do wonders for your...

What is a microaggression?Microaggressions are considered subtle and non-direct forms of discrimination, that could be verbal or behavioral, towards an individual from a minority group (ethnic, racial, sexual orientation, religious, gender, etc.). Because this form of...

People pleasing is the tendency to prioritize others before yourself in order to feel more secure in yourself and your relationships. People pleasers often struggle to set boundaries and may be overly agreeable. Sometimes they over-apologize and accept blame even when...

There’s a cheesy quote I like to share with my clients: The opposite of depression is expression. When we keep things bottled up inside of us, they tend to fester, and we eventually have a big emotional outburst that may feel out of our control. Talking and...

Since the pandemic, mental health services have become even more accessible through the wider use of virtual therapy. But many people have misconceptions about online therapy. Let’s go through these myths one by one and address some of the questions you may have about...

Working on your mental wellbeing can sometimes feel like one more thing added to your to-do list. However simple actions can go a long way toward your wellness. Here are five simple steps you can take to improve your mental health: Physical activity and movement: Our...

It’s important to cultivate a positive and optimistic mindset when navigating day to day life. Now that doesn’t mean being toxically positive, trying to see the positive even in the most negative moments. On the contrary- maintaining an optimistic mindset can include...

As it turns out, the strength of the therapeutic alliance is indicative of the effectiveness of the clinical work. “In my early professional years, I was asking the question, How can I treat, or cure, or change this person? Now I would phrase the question in this way:...

Layoffs. A tumultuous job market. An uncertain economy. Regardless of how–there’s no doubt that many professionals have recently encountered challenges in their careers and work life. Perhaps, you’re re-entering the workforce after the pandemic forced you out for a...

Everyone has distinct memories from their childhood that stay with them all the way into adulthood. Maybe you clearly remember the first time you rode a bike. Or perhaps you can recall every detail of the day you graduated middle school. But what happens when those...

In this day and age, it’s easy to get stressed out about one thing or another. Maybe you’re anxious about your finances, or perhaps you’re wondering if now is the right time to make that career change you’ve been putting off. Mix this in with the ever-growing mental...

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times. It’s the question that family, friends, and society pose every May. What do moms really want for Mother’s Day? Depending on the mom you ask, or even when you ask them, the answer will vary.  Breakfast in bed?...

People are social creatures. Of course, there are many times that we crave silence and quality alone time–the opportunity to disconnect. But overall, social interactions with our friends, family, work colleagues, and romantic partners are essential to our well-being,...

The year 2020 came in with a bang. One, that we honestly could have done without, but nonetheless, changed everything. In fact, the world was so turned upside down that three years later we’re still having conversations about how the pandemic changed literally...

What is Trauma? Trauma responses can result from directly experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event or after being exposed to multiple traumatic events, over time. These can include, exposure to death, serious injury, or sexual violence. Traumatic events can also...