Stress is an inevitable part of life, but it doesn't have to control your life. Whether you're navigating work pressures, personal challenges, or simply juggling a busy schedule, …

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Stress is an inevitable part of life, but it doesn't have to control your life. Whether you're navigating work pressures, personal challenges, or simply juggling a busy schedule, …
As a therapist, I’ve spent years helping others navigate their mental health challenges. But when I became pregnant, I found myself in unfamiliar territory. I wasn’t prepared for …
Unless you spend an average of zero minutes per day on social media, you’ve no doubt come across the word “trigger.” For the most part, I consider this to be a good thing. After …
If you had asked me 17 years ago what dance therapy, or Dance/Movement Therapy was, I, like many people, probably would have guessed it was the therapeutic use of dance to help …
What is Nervous System Regulation? What does it actually mean to regulate your nervous system? For a long time, I thought that my nervous system would be regulated whenever I …
As therapists, we spend so much time caring for others that our own self-care can easily slip through the cracks. But keep in mind that you can’t drive others where they need to go …
Clinically reviewed by Miranda Barker, LICSW, LCSW Have you ever turned down a vacation because you don’t like flying? Denied a road trip because driving is scary? Heck, maybe …
As therapists, mental and emotional health isn’t just something we talk about with clients-- it’s something we have to actively protect in ourselves. This work is meaningful and …
We spend so much time grinding away at work that our own well-being can easily take a backseat. But let’s be real—you can’t keep running on empty. Without managing stress, burnout …
If your child has been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), or if you suspect they might be struggling with it, you’re probably feeling a mix of emotions. Parenting …
Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. Most of us recognize these as the 5 Stages of Grief, introduced into the cultural zeitgeist by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in 1969. …
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of those acronyms in the world of mental health that you might hear about a lot, but you’re not sure exactly what it means or what it’s …