Setting Boundaries Around the Holidays: A Therapist’s Guide to Protecting Your Mental Health
Protect your mental health this holiday season with therapist-backed strategies for setting boundaries around food, body image, time, and commitments. Embrace a season of joy and self-care!
Beyond "JUST" and "ONLY": Embracing My Identity As A Stay-At-Home Mom
Transitioning from a career to being a stay-at-home mom is more than just a change of pace—it's a complete shift in identity. In this heartfelt reflection, Donna Akinola shares her journey of embracing motherhood, balancing invisible work with personal goals, and finding value in every moment spent with her children. It's not about being 'just' a mom; it's about owning the role with pride and purpose.
Life Lessons from a Sea Turtle
Join Eloise, a resilient sea turtle, as she shares her incredible journey of healing and self-discovery after a life-changing accident. From overcoming physical challenges to embracing vulnerability, Eloise's story is a powerful reminder of the strength within us all. Discover how her lessons in patience, acceptance, and bravery can inspire your own path to recovery.
The Connection Between Trauma and Perfectionism in Motherhood
Discover the hidden struggles behind the celebrated journey of motherhood. Explore how past trauma can fuel the relentless pursuit of perfection in parenting, and learn practical steps towards healing and self-acceptance.
Embrace the RAINBOW
Embrace the Rainbow and Honor the Legacy of the Stonewall Uprising. Join us in supporting LGBTQ+ rights and acknowledging the ongoing fight against discrimination. Discover the history, significance, and current challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in our latest blog post.
No Problem is Too Small
Many mental health struggles continue to be determined solely on self-report with the lack of medical tests to “confirm” a person’s struggle. This “lack of evidence” is then used as fodder by individuals and medical professionals alike to sometimes blame the individual into believing they are not helping themselves or are “making it up.”
Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors
As most of us tend to be active when outside, engaging in physical exercise or active hobbies such as running, walking, hiking, gardening, bicycling, canoeing/kayaking, rock climbing, etc., it makes sense that being outside could have physiological benefits.