Originally published on October 19, 2015. This post contains affiliate links Have you ever felt stuck when starting to journal? Are you more likely to journal during difficult times? Did you know it is also helpful to practice gratitude journaling regardless of your circumstances? Let’s start with a few facts about the benefits of journaling. Journaling […]
Can We Get Awareness For Mental Health Professionals?
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. The battle cry is loud on social media for people to get treatment, for society to reduce stigma and to increase funding for programs. Let’s be honest though. We can’t have effective mental health programs without well prepared mental health professionals. Teachers get appreciation days so this post will […]
How To Save Yourself From Crippling Anxiety
This post contains affiliate links. Originally published on 7/1/2015. As a mental health therapist and sufferer of anxiety I understand the grips of anxiety all too well. I have never met an elephant but I understand the feeling of an elephant sitting on your chest. I have no explanation for the numbness and tingling that […]
Considering Couples Therapy? Let A Licensed Therapist Bust Some Myths
Have you ever wondered what happens in couples therapy? My college buddy, Glenna Anderson, LCSW, was kind enough to be interviewed for this post about the benefits of marital/couples therapy. Plus, I will be sharing information about her current endeavors as a blogger! Glenna, let us know about your professional background and current endeavors. All […]
5 Resources For Coping With Grief
Originally posted on 3/25/2015. It saddens me to say that this post is somewhat personal; unfortunately many of my friends and family are grieving at this time. But this post is for anyone who sympathizes with this topic or is supporting someone who is grieving. I shared in my About Me section about the sudden loss of […]
Part 3: How To Increase Your Resilience
Originally posted on April 15, 2015 How internally fit do you feel after Part 1 and 2 of this series????!!!!!! Let’s recap! Part 1 of this 3-part series identified ways to address physical and social resilience. In Part 2, emotional and cognitive resilience were discussed. These 4 areas of resilience, or internal fitness, were part of […]