Sometimes the things that look so simple, bring the most benefits to our lives. If you have been curious about yoga and wonder why people get hooked on it, this article can definitely help! When we’re looking at restructuring our overall wellness, there are many healing activities that can incorporate your mind and body. I […]
Huddle Redefines The Importance Of Social Support: App Review
This writer was not compensated for reviewing this product and her opinions are her own. When in-person support groups weren’t meeting the mark for one of the founders of the app, Huddle, he developed a solution. How about an app that provides community support through video? I recently chatted with Tyler, one of the founders […]
The Connection Between Minority Mental Health And Belonging
As a Mexican-American, I naturally gravitate towards wellness issues that focus on people of color. Inclusivity is becoming more than just a buzzword, and honestly, it’s nice to finally be invited to the party. In lieu of spouting off statistics about the effects of depression and anxiety on people of color, I want to explore […]
25 Affirmations For Resilience
If there is any time when someone needs an uplifting message, it’s when they’re feeling broken down. Depending on your situation, it can be hard to find where we tucked away our resilience. Resilience is our ability to bounce back from tough situations. It’s our grit, tenacity and ability to navigate our way out of […]
PTSD: What Happens When We’re Triggered
This post contains affiliate links and book recommendations based on this topic. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that afflicts about 24 million Americans at any given time (National Institute of Health). Post-traumatic stress occurs, in short, when traumatic events are re-experienced due to external triggers, nightmares and/or reoccurring thoughts. Due to the […]
No More Secrets: Healing From Domestic Violence- Book Review
This writer received this book in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. I have been working with domestic abuse survivors for 4 years. There is power in their story. The quote mentioned above is a message I have shared with survivors when they begin trauma treatment. I recently reviewed the book […]
