Ever notice how good you feel after exercising? The other day, I was seconds from working out when my husband walked by and made an annoying comment about the living …
Regulation or Bypassing: Are You Rushing Your Emotions?
Maddy Archambault, LAC In recent years, the concept of nervous system regulation has gained cultural traction—and for good reason. Learning to calm our bodies is essential for managing stress, anxiety, …
Supporting Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season
In the 2003 holiday movie classic, “Elf,” the main character, Buddy, shares a particular fondness for the holiday season, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for …
Grief: Have We Moved Beyond the Five Stages?
At first thought, you may associate grief with death and losing someone close to you. Grief over the loss of a loved one is specifically referred to as bereavement. However, …
Check Yourself: Common Mental Health Mistakes
Protect and improve your mental health by correcting several common mistakes. I have been seeing clients in therapy for 25 years now. Each person you meet in therapy is, of …
Link found between selfie viewing, decreased self-esteem
Frequent viewing of selfies through social network sites like Facebook is linked to a decrease in self-esteem and life satisfaction, according to researchers. Viewing behavior is also called “lurking” — …