In working with my therapist, I came to realize that I never understood the importance of true rest and relaxation. Growing up, my family never modeled what rest looks like, nor did they ever take time just for themselves. We were always the kind of family that spent their weekends being triple booked—an afternoon movie,…
Many parents are surprised–at times annoyed–when I explain that at a minimum, I expect to see them half as often as I see their children. This means that if I see the child weekly, I expect to see the parent every two weeks. These are full-length sessions, not quite check-ins. These are paid sessions, not…
It can be distressing to see your loved ones go through the battle of depression. Constantly having to cope with the stress that comes with making adjustments to help your loved ones move through depression may be emotionally, mentally, and physically draining. Despite doing all that you can to support them, you may still feel…
Anxiety sucks. Whether you have a diagnosable anxiety disorder or feel anxious from time to time doesn’t take away the suckiness of what happens when uncomfortable emotions come up. When you are in the throws of your own fears, telling yourself stories about outcomes based on anxious predictions and narratives about all of the reasons…
I am not a morning person and if you are anything like me, you get annoyed easily with people who are. However, regardless of your opinions on mornings we all have to start the day. Before we go into this deeper, take a minute to think about your morning routine. Do you stumble out of…
All of us have struggled in our own way to deal with the effects of the coronavirus. But if you are a parent, you most likely have even more concerns about the impact the virus and subsequent lockdown have had on the emotional health of your children. You’ve most likely taken certain precautions over the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in innumerable ways. But, as stressful as this lockdown has been for most of us, we have learned much about ourselves as individuals and as a nation. Another silver lining that has emerged from this crisis is a new awareness and embracing of treatment tools that have been…
The Mental Health Benefits of Travel As a reporter reaching out to mental health professionals for answers recently noted, although travel is often viewed as a luxury and an indulgence, there seems to be mental health benefits. I very much agree with her. Traveling does make us feel better. What is it about travel that…
Do you want to become more present around your children? If so, then this article is for you. When providing an atmosphere of mindfulness in the home, the child’s behaviors will be more cooperative. The outcome is that parents have more peace amongst the family members. Sounds great right? Mindful parenting means being in the…
You are juggling work, caring for your kids, running errands in 100-degree heat while masked and now this–your partner is having an affair. With all of this going on, are you wondering how to fix a marriage after infidelity? Let me break it down for you. Recovery from an affair takes time and hard work. …