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How to Craft an Effective Apology

How to Craft an Effective Apology

You screwed up. Now you have to own it. We all make mistakes, and sometimes we hurt people – intentionally or unintentionally – with our choices. Apologizing isn’t always easy, but it helps restore trust in a relationship when you’ve harmed the other person. How to apologize is a crucial life skill that can help…

An Introduction to Journaling

An Introduction to Journaling

I’ll bet you write daily. Facebook posts. Instagram posts. Tweets. Texts. Therapy journal. Recording our experiences is human nature – hey, how else have we gotten so many novels, textbooks, and research? We can use our natural urge to record to our benefit! Journaling is a form of writing that not only records our thoughts,…

What to do When Anxiety Strikes

What to do When Anxiety Strikes

Take these steps… You know the feeling when it hits you quickly. You may know it as anxiety or fear, although in the moment your thinking brain goes offline and you’re in fight, flight, freeze, or submit mode. You may want to lash out physically or verbally, run away, or you feel frozen in fear….

EMDR for Trauma: What You Need to Know

EMDR for Trauma: What You Need to Know

Have you ever struggled to get past a vague sense of hurt, or a gut-wrenching life experience? People sometimes feel stuck with the same old job, the same pain or fear, or the same daily grind. Maybe, deep down, you feel you’re not good enough, worthy, or capable of a better life. Such self-limiting behaviors…

Considerations When Choosing a Therapist

Considerations When Choosing a Therapist

Choosing a therapist is hard! There are likely a lot of options that sound relatively similar and it can feel daunting. I wanted to talk about some helpful things to consider when beginning this process, as well as questions to ask in a therapy consultation/ phone call, to help you find the best fit!  …

How to Craft an Effective Apology

Journaling is Not One Size Fits All

Every Sunday, you can find journal prompts on Rooted Wellness’ Instagram or Facebook page. These prompts are meant to help you get started exploring a specific topic, such as struggling with change, exploring your relationships, or thinking about growth. This guided form of journaling can be really helpful if there is something specific that is…

Nurturing yourself with something other than food…

Nurturing yourself with something other than food…

In today’s hustle of #covidlife, it is incredibly easy to get swept up in a monotonous list of to-do’s. Working in the office or outside of the house used to provide a clear-cut beginning and end to the day. Now, it seems those boundaries have become muddled and present more of a challenge to maintain. …

When The Computer Monster Creeps In

When The Computer Monster Creeps In

Here are 5 thing’s to remember when the computer monster creeps in. During this time of flux, many are hunkering down and avoiding the outside world to engage in what used to be daily responsibilities. Work and play have become engulfed by online zoom sessions, virtual video chats with friends, or scrolling our apps on…

3 Reasons to Stay Single (At Least a While) After a Break Up

3 Reasons to Stay Single (At Least a While) After a Break Up

“Try, try again…” “Dust yourself off and start all over again…” “Get right back on that horse…” These are just some of the common phrases we use to support the idea that trying something after it didn’t go so well the first time is a good idea. And in many instances, this is the right…

Is Social Media Bad for Your Mental Health?

Is Social Media Bad for Your Mental Health?

Have you been feeling a bit low lately, but you can’t quite put your finger on why? It may have something to do with your social media habits. According to a recent study, social media use can increase depression and loneliness. For years people have suspected that social media use might have an ability to negatively…