Have you ever heard the phrase, “new year, new me”? I sure have! I don’t know about you but I’ve been guilty of making some New Year’s resolutions simply because it felt like the thing to do! In our culture, it seems there is some unwritten rule that since there is a brand new year […]
5 ways to stay mentally healthy during this ongoing Covid season
I think we can all benefit from a mental check in right now, so let me ask you something! How are you doing? How are you taking care of yourself? How do you need to be supported right now? I don’t know about you, but I have had to ask myself those questions more frequently […]
Why Boundaries Are So Important! (Video)
Do you struggle with setting boundaries for your loved ones? If so, you’re not alone! In this month’s Therapy Moment, Meagan Restaino, LPC, CADC teaches us the importance of setting boundaries to advocate for our own needs and how to set them in a kind way that will be respected. Never forget: Everyone is worthy […]
6 Way to Self-Soothe When You’re Feeling Triggered
Does being reminded of an incident, trauma or difficult memory from your past trigger you to act or feel unlike yourself? Do you notice a change in your demeanor, attitude, physical or mental well-being when this happens? People often seek therapy to help gain the tools needed to better understand the things that set them […]
What are your Anxiety Triggers? (video)
Do you struggle with anxiety? If so, you’re not alone! As a matter of fact, just about everyone will experience feelings of anxiety at some point or another – even those who seem like they have it all together on the outside! In this month’s Therapy Moment, Anne Marie Haugen, ALMFT, teaches us how to […]
5 Ways to be More Compassionate to Yourself
If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re a little more hard on yourself than you’d like to be. Showing compassion for others often comes easy, and more so to those we’re close with. Yet when it comes to the closest relationship we have of them all – the relationship with ourselves – we tend […]
Using Breaks to Truly Calm Down (video)
Need to take a breather? Whether the kids are driving you nuts, your boss is making you want to pull your hair out, or you’re fighting with your partner, sometimes we just need to take a step back and regroup. In this video, Meagan Restaino, LPC CADC, shows us how to cool down quickly by […]
Ways To use mindfulness to calm stress and anxiety.
Mindfulness is a great skill that can help with a whole host of issues, including stress and anxiety – which many of us are currently experiencing more than we’re used to! In this month’s therapy moment, Robyn Ashbaugh, ALFMT, shares a quick and easy beginner’s mindset tip. Plus, find out Robyn’s favorite technology-based apps! Give […]
Managing Your Anger Effectively ( Video)
We’ve all experienced anger. It is inevitable that things will make us angry, sometimes more often than others. But how we manage our anger can make a big impact on how we resolve the issues that brought on the anger in the first place, and make a big difference in our relationships and for our […]
4 Ways You Can Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationship and Beyond!
Boundaries are often thought of as imaginary lines or bubbles surrounding us that we prefer for others not to cross. While that’s true to an extent, boundaries within your relationship are much more comprehensive. We have been trained to believe that if we have to set boundaries in our relationships, then we are creating a […]