We all struggle with the same things and there are just some of these tips that I say multiple times a week to different parents that come in and out of my office. With this mini-series, I want to share those tips with you as a podcast listener too! These are my greatest therapy hits […]
Should Adults Drink in Front of Their Kids? – Part 1
Have you ever wondered if and how you should discuss your drinking with your kids? Or second-guessed whether your drinking behavior is still healthy? Join us in an open, honest, and non-judgmental conversation about healthy adult drinking and how to talk about it with your children. In a world where many people’s social lives revolve […]
Graduating During a Pandemic
Are you a college student graduating during a pandemic? Let’s talk about the struggle! Upcoming and recent graduates are facing a new reality. What do you do when a global pandemic uproots your future? Rather than being rewarded for hard work, you find yourself smack-dab in the middle of a country-wide recession and a major […]
Less Than One Month of Winter to Go!
Weathering winter during a pandemic is no mean feat, and many of us feel we are losing steam. Pssst, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. It might not feel like it yet, but springtime is fast approaching. I’m talking tulips and daffodils, buds on trees, and the return of the bluebird! When […]
Black History Month Resource Guide
It’s Black History Month, a time of reflection, remembrance, and celebration. Let’s honor the past, present, and future of Black Americans. Check out our resource guide with links for watching, reading, listening, and learning. A reminder to white readers: Black history doesn’t start February 1st and end February 28th. Black history is always in the […]
Mental Health and Heart Check-In
Valentine’s Day isn’t everyone’s favorite Hallmark holiday… Singles unable to mingle due to Covid-19 might be feeling extra low this week, but V-Day can be hard on couples and kids, too! Check-in with your heart this February 14th. Valentine’s Day isn’t everyone’s favorite Hallmark holiday… My apologies to its die-hard fans, but it definitely […]
Morning Routine Tips
So, you aren’t a morning person—who is, really? (Not me!) For most of us, a successful morning means hitting the snooze button three times instead of five. Since the days of Covid-19 and working-from-home, consistent routines have been even harder to come by. Reclaim your morning by enacting these simple mood-elevating and energy-boosting changes. […]
Feeling Anxiety About the New Year?
When I think about NYE, the first thing that comes to mind is attempting to make fun plans that almost always backfire on me. Who wants to wait for a 9 pm reservation at a restaurant then wander around in the cold in order to find the perfect spot to ring in the new year? […]
Mental Health During the Holidays
If you’re anything like me, you can begin to feel slightly more overloaded during the holidays emotionally and physically. It’s like being stuck in a massive time warp + college finals + feeling like you’re constantly forgetting something and next time you look at the calendar (and have recovered from the shockingly fast passage of […]
Falling Forward: How to work everyday on a positive response to change
It’s fall, ya’ll! Albeit, quite different from any fall I’ve ever experienced. With that said, Daylight Savings has hit and the shorter days are upon us, which will speedily be followed by the colder nights. I don’t know about you, but while fall is fabulous, it also represents the onset of a season that I […]
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