Blog and Resources | Mental Health Tips

I hope that you find the content here helpful! This blog is meant to provide ideas, tips, and insights and is not meant to replace a relationship with a therapist or to serve as medical advice for your specific needs.

Apr 20
7 min

Your 3 crucial needs and how to manage emotions by filling them

All humans are driven to seek 3 basic needs: safety, connection, and comfort. Learn how understanding & filling needs helps manage emotions.

Mar 22
7 min

Pandemic, inflation and war, oh my! How to cope when uncertainty is the new normal

How to cope when uncertainty is the new normal? We can focus on 3 areas of control: our bodies, our attention, and our actions.

Feb 24
8 min

Why it’s hard asking for help and how to get better at it

We need interconnection with others but it can feel so uncomfortable accepting care and help. Let's look at why it's hard and how to do it.

Jan 24
5 min

Take another look at your new goals

If you're losing motivation on your goals or just want to ensure your success, review your list and ask yourself these 7 crucial questions.

Nov 18, 2021
6 min

12 ways to manage family holiday visits

Family gatherings are nearly always complicated. Consider these 12 strategies to help minimize the distress for yourself.

Oct 23, 2021
7 min

Like yourself more: the power of self-validation

Validation is a human craving. We all want to matter. Since external validation isn't guaranteed, learning to self-validate is essential.

Sep 24, 2021
8 min

How do I know what I’m feeling?

Emotions are crucial to our success, so it's important that we are able to identify exactly what we're feeling. Learn your body clues here!

Aug 27, 2021
7 min

How to get started with mindfulness

Mindfulness is an effort to have intentional awareness of what is going on inside of you at the present moment. But how do we do this?

Jul 29, 2021
7 min

How does my attachment style impact my relationships?

Our attachment styles will show up with every human interaction. Learn how your tendency towards Secure or Insecure attachment impacts you.

Jul 29, 2021
7 min

What is my attachment style?

Attachment Style refers to the way we perceive and connect with others. It’s at the root of all our interactions with people.

Jun 22, 2021
4 min

Quick strategy for managing intense emotions - the STOP skill

Emotions dictate where our attention goes. The more intense an emotion gets, the more it narrows our focus. Use the STOP skill for control.

May 21, 2021
9 min

What does Borderline Personality Disorder look like?

The BPD criteria are explained in terms to help you better assess if this is something that applies to you or someone you care about.

Apr 20, 2021
7 min

6 Ways to Improve Self-esteem Without Therapy

You are the only person you'll for sure be with until you die, so the health of this relationship and your self-esteem is crucial.

Mar 23, 2021
7 min

Why do we have emotions?

Emotions are crucial to our survival. But if we don't have great strategies for managing them, they can get us into a world of pain.

Feb 23, 2021
7 min

What makes a person trustable? 11 traits to look for.

Trust is one of the scariest gifts we can give someone and trust is crucial for healthy connections. 11 qualities to determine trustability.

Jan 26, 2021
5 min

What can I eat for better brain health?

Brain health impacts emotional health. Eating brain healthy foods can increase your mental clarity, emotional management, and overall health

Nov 3, 2020
7 min

How to practice self-compassion (or “Would you say that to a friend?”)

Self-compassion is about the practice of treating yourself with kindness, just as you would treat a friend you cared about.

Oct 20, 2020
4 min

Is my relationship healthy?

Take a few moments to reflect on these crucial elements that may be healthy (or not) in your connections with other people.

Sep 15, 2020
6 min

How much do you really know about suicide?

Suicidal thoughts do not mean you are crazy or that you are broken. Suicidal thoughts DO mean that you are human and that you are in pain.

Jun 7, 2020
5 min

How to cope when the nation is in crisis

The U.S. is going through intense and emotional turbulence. There's no roadmap and this is new for all of us. Some tools to help you cope.

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