Tables have always meant sitting together, removing distractions and attuning to those around me. This is why it was such a powerful metaphor when Brene Brown described, in “Atlas of the Heart,” that pulling up a chair and listening to what our emotions are trying to say is beneficial.…
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Sitting with uncertainty is uncomfortable, and, quite frankly, we aren’t very good at it. But it’s not entirely our fault. Our brains have a deep desire to know things, and so they often unconsciously fill in blanks for us and help areas of uncertainty feel much more certain.…
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Ever get caught up in how you think you should/want to be feeling? This week, Therapist Kyle helps us stop thinking about our thinking and instead aim for awareness of our thinking.…
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The weather might be cold. But now's your chance to snuggle up with a warm drink and a good book. Check out these recommendations from Therapist Kylie Larson that can help with your journey to better mental health.…
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It comes from much more than choosing one word, but narrowing down goals to one word can help keep you grounded, and makes it simple and easy to remember when you're in the middle of all that a year can bring.…
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We can’t assume others are missing out if they don't see what we see. But we can absolutely model for others the art of slowing down and taking in what is right in front of us.…
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Do you find it harder to grind through the long days in the winter months? Do you find yourself overall feeling more fatigued than you are used to in the warmer months? Does rest seem more appealing than usual for you in winter?
Perhaps this is because your body is still…
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An important aspect of play that I love is that the process is far more important than the outcome. How many things in your life fit that?…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder, or seasonal depression, is well-known among many people. For those who encounter it consistently, the slow departure of summer can be met with dread and fear of what is looming in the distance.…
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There’s been only a handful of times that I’ve been in situations that pushed me into one of my survival responses – fight, flight and freeze. I would love to be able to recount for you heroic instances where I stood up and fought for myself, but instead, I froze.…
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