Getting Through Grief and Letting Go Letting go of grief is no easy task. Grief is something you might be holding tight to—a reminder of your loved one or a …
How to Channel Your Mind’s Inner Chatter
How to Channel Your Mind’s Inner Chatter As naturally as we breathe, we “decouple” from the here and now, our brains transporting us to past events, imagined scenarios, and other …
Anxiety Therapy Los Gatos: Researchers Reveal How Trauma Changes The Brain
Researchers are learning more about how traumatic events may physically change our brains and how anxiety therapy can help. Neurologists have revealed changes to a brain mechanism used for learning …
About Seasonal Depression
Depressed again for no apparent reason? Do you or someone you know consistently feel depressed as we head into fall and winter? Seasonal Depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, …
What causes insomnia and what is sleep therapy?
What are the Causes of Insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects as many as 35% of adults. It is marked by problems getting to sleep, staying asleep through …
Breathing for Calm
Our breath is a something we always have with us (hopefully), and it can be accessed and utilized in diverse ways to achieve different mental and physiological states. There is …
Parenting Advice From D. H. Lawrence, Don’t Smother Your Children With Love.
Children Are More Sagacious Than You Think As parents, we are assailed by injunctions to protect our children, to engage with them creatively, athletically and intellectually, to feed them nutritious …
What are the ways to reduce the impact of childhood trauma and how do we forgive?
Children who experience trauma tend to have health problems later in life. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris explains why—and how we can help heal those wounds. Patrice Hooke, LMFT offers Couples …
The Ridiculously Awesome Practice of Surrendering
Every day in this world is a shaky, uncertain, constantly changing landscape — and that causes us to try to get control. We create lists, systems, routines, schedules, comfort foods, …
Are You Stuck in Constant Self-Judgment?
Depression Treatment Raleigh Do you feel down? Have you lost interest in things you used to enjoy? Are you critical and judgmental towards yourself? We can help you find the …
COVID-19 and How we are Here to Help
We all use the internet. Whether for following the news, our jobs, grabbing a recipe for tonight, or read this blog, there’s a space on here for everyone. But the …
Women with High Functioning ASD Deserve to be Believed
Hello Everyone! For most of you that know me, it should come as no surprise that I have high functioning Autism, formerly known as Asperger’s Syndrome. For those of who …
How Being on the Autism Spectrum Helped Me Be a Better Counselor
Growing up undiagnosed unarguably had its fair share of challenges. It was very akin to being left in a maze blindfolded expected to find my way out. The growing expectations …
Diversity
“Be yourself, because the people who mind don’t matter, and the people that matter, don’t mind” Dr. Seuss I am no stranger to multiculturalism. I was born in one continent, …
Equality vs. Equity
Many people would say that treating people equally is fair. Equality is important, but it is not always fair. Equity means fairness. Let’s put this into perspective. A turtle and …
Reporting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
In this era of the #MeToo movement, increasing numbers of women and men are reporting sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment is legally defined as unwelcome acts of either …
Codependency
Do you feel like you apologize too much for what you say or do? Do you tend to think of others more than yourself? These traits sound like they would …
Self Care In Winter
Winter can be a difficult and long season to endure. Days are shorter and sunlight is scarce. Outdoor activities require more clothing and preparation. For many people, these can cause …
Surviving The Holidays
The holidays are a time full of cheer, happiness and excitement. A time to deck the halls, make merry with friends and family, and celebrate all the joys of the …
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