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I’ve been thinking a lot about comparisons lately, specifically how we humans tend to always be comparing ourselves to others - either to...

Let’s take the opportunity today to celebrate being Imperfect! (Yes, I am quite serious… keep reading.) The drive for perfection is at...

In a world that often celebrates perfection and achievement, it can be easy to feel like we have to constantly strive for more and be at...

Welcome to 2023! Are you an intention setter, a resolution maker or a casual observer of these traditions? Personally, I have always...

The word "gaslighting" has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in the realm of relationships and communication....

It appears recently that my to do list is growing, how about yours? I feel like this time of the season my list seems to grow with the nicer weather. And not that everything on my list is something that I want to do. Maybe this is the problem! There are always going to be things in life that we don't want to do, however, to get to the end result we want we have to get the task completed. You have to think in terms of BOTH long-term and short-term goals. For example: If I put

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” — George Bernard Shaw Life is hard, let’s be honest. ...

“Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own...

Early on in my career as a therapist I knew I wanted to specialize in trauma therapy. One of the trickiest part of doing this kind of...

Bipolar disorder is nothing to mess around with. The highs can feel good but are dangerous. The lows, well the lows aren’t anything you want to experience. Feeling worthless, hopeless, like you can’t get out of bed no matter how hard you try… I get it. Meds can really help regulate your moods but they are not the end-all be-all for bipolar treatment. Research shows that medication combined with therapy and lifestyle changes are the most effective approaches to managing

We live in a digital world. Email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram… This is fantastic technology and it lets us connect with people across the globe and stay in touch with distant friends and family. Unfortunately technology has a side effect. It can make it very easy to lose actual human contact. We are social beings and we need contact to survive. As a former biologist I often view patterns through the natural world. Rhinos are incredibly complex creatures. Sadly, they

“Pets offer an unconditional love that can be very helpful to people with depression,” says Ian Cook, MD, a psychiatrist and director of the Depression Research and Clinic Program at UCLA. We all struggle from time to time with feeling down, stressed out, or lonely, whether or not we have a diagnosed mental health problem. Research shows that animals reduce tension and improve mood. Along with therapy and possibly medications, pets can help people with mild to moderate sympt

“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.” — Laurell K. Hamilton,...

“Good morning, how are you?” “Doing great, thanks! And you?” It’s our ritual. Say good morning, reply that everything is great and keep...

Depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorder, OCD, ADHD and so on. These words...

How often are we focused so much on getting our ideas and needs heard that we forget to listen? Think of a time when the person you were...

Guest Blog by Jennifer Scott Bipolar disorder affects millions of Americans, yet the many different treatments available work differently for everyone. Whether it’s medication, therapy, or a combination of the two, it can be hard for sufferers of bipolar disorder to find a balance that’s good for them. Many people turn to alternative medicine or therapies to aid them in their journey to a healthy mindset, and art therapy is one of these. Being creative can be enormously helpf

Sexual assault on school campuses has received a lot of attention in the press lately. That doesn’t mean that the number of rapes is...

Awareness of the prevalence and impact of sexual abuse has recently surged in the media following such events as the #MeToo movement and...

Honestly, this has been a long week and it’s only Wednesday! Who else is with me?!? If it's just me, that is okay too. Today the focus...