September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide prevention often involves traditional talk therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). These approaches focus on exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, guiding individuals through verbal expression. However, for some, words may not always be sufficient or accessible. Alternative therapies offer individuals diverse ways to access their emotions, process trauma,...[ read more ]
If you've been following along, then you already know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme as outlined by Mental Health America is “where to start” and it has three action points: learn, act, advocate. We have already shared more about the “learn” and "act" actions. This week, we want to expand on the “advocate” section. MHA expands...[ read more ]
This post was written by associate therapist Jordana del Feld. In this piece she explores how perfectionism can hinder creativity and enjoyment in various aspects of life and offers techniques to reconnect with the joy of creation by embracing imperfection and focusing on the process rather than the outcome. There’s nothing like the thrill of doing something so well that you...[ read more ]
Many people shiver negatively at the idea of creating New Year's Resolutions. There is something too hard, too rigid, too filled with expectation about that age-old practice. And yet, beginning the new year with an eye towards what you want to see develop can be immensely powerful. Instead of holding yourself to a resolution, consider opening yourself up to the...[ read more ]
Expressing gratitude has been shown to improve our overall mood and mental health. We are creatures oriented toward survival, which sometimes mean that we orient towards things to be wary of. Practicing gratitude can help you to feel more present and joyful. Sometimes it is easy to be grateful and sometimes it is more difficult. This practice involves using the...[ read more ]