Yes, friends listen to you. And it is likely beautiful and incredibly helpful. But, their listening and processing are not the same as what a therapist does.…
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As we step into the season of doing, go and do. It is good for the soul. But, through doing, remember that all that is asked of you is to do your part, we are never meant to be the whole.…
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Coping skills help us maintain a steady baseline of functioning that allows us to ride the wave of emotions without the wave becoming all-consuming. Discover some spring coping skills.…
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We fuel this idea that there are emotions out there that we should strive to feel and stick with and emotions that we should hurry to get out of and move on. But should we?…
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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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