Most of us have at least a “like” affair with technology. Especially this past year, it has been a lifeline for many. It has allowed people to stay in touch, to see each other through video chats, to continue their education, work at home, and even see your doctor or therapist. Technology can be good … Continue reading How Your Mental Health Affects Your Technology Use
5 Ways to Let Go of Anger Have you ever felt such righteous anger that you just can’t let it go? Someone has hurt you so much and you’re angry. You’re mad at them for what they did, the way they made you feel, and it’s really hard to move beyond that betrayal. But if … Continue reading 5 Ways to Let Go of Anger
The calendar says spring is fast approaching, but for many of us, winter rages on. We cling to the moments of sunshine while wading through many inches of snow, longing for warmer days, pretty flowers, and the sound of happy birds. The longer winter is, the harder it becomes to battle back against the winter … Continue reading Successfully Surviving the Winter Blues
The holidays are here! One of the most important parts of this busy season is self care. We get incredibly busy and often the most talked about part of Christmas is how frazzled people are from the shopping, wrapping, baking, writing out cards, attending plays and concerts, and figuring out how to pay for and … Continue reading Keeping Your Boundaries During the Holidays
Are you utilizing boundaries in every aspect of your life? Boundaries are important in each and every relationship, whether it's with your children, parents, siblings, colleagues, neighbors, significant other, friends...everyone. Sometimes folks hear the word "boundaries" and think "confrontation", but that's not accurate. Boundaries aren't so much about confronting someone. It's not about arguing or … Continue reading When Family Members Push Your Boundaries
Indicators of a healthy relationship should be easy to spot, but they aren't always. We often confuse behaviors in relationships...sometimes due to inexperience or unwillingness to see what's really there. That can rub both ways: you might not recognize just how great your mate is and end up taking him for granted; or you might not … Continue reading 5 Signs You’re in a Healthy Relationship
Just be yourself. Let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, weird, beautiful, and magical person that you are. ~ Unknown One thing I've learned as I reached my 40s is not everyone is going to like me. I'm not everyone's cup of tea. And I don't need to be. I gave up the need … Continue reading Everyone Doesn’t Like You and That’s Okay!
Receiving any diagnosis isn’t easy, but being diagnosed with a mental illness must come with some unique challenges as well as produce an array of feelings. As a colleague, you can be supportive if a coworker has a new diagnosis. Here are 5 ways to show your support: Create a judgement-free zone: If your coworker … Continue reading Helping Your Colleague with Their New Mental Illness Diagnosis
Domestic violence. What did you picture when you read those words just now? A woman cowering in a corner, hands over her head in a protective stance, with a violent man standing over her with voice and fist raised? That's a reasonably accurate depiction of many people who are in abusive relationships, and the roles … Continue reading Why We Should Be Talking About Emotional Abuse
We should be talking about emotional abuse because it's equally as horrific and dangerous as physical abuse, or any other type of abuse. Sometimes we think "it's just emotional abuse." "At least he's not hitting me." "It's only words. I can take it." "He's just mean, but if he ever lays a hand on me, I'm out … Continue reading Why We Should Be Talking About Emotional Abuse
Defying Shadows 