Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Growing up, most of us learn a lot of “food rules.” We’re supposed to have breakfast before heading off to school, eat our vegetables before having dessert, and avoid swimming right after eating. These rules are created by people who care for us: parents, teachers, ...
Written by: Hannah Schlueter, MA, LAC Before we talk about developing your personal values, let’s first talk about what values are. Values are what you believe to be important in life. They consist of your own central beliefs and principles that you use to move through life. Your values act ...
Written by: Nina Sanyal, MA LAC Sometimes, trying to start your healing journey can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, it doesn’t get much easier than starting with gratitude. One of the simplest ways to combat depression, anxiety, or even burnout is by making a priority ...
Written by: Ema Grant, MS, LPC It’s almost here - that wonderful time of year with no school, no homework, and no extracurriculars. We spend most of the school year wishing it was summer vacation, and yet most of us struggle to really enjoy the freedom it brings. How many ...
Written by: Alexa Bailey, MSW, LCSW Did you know that stress creates a physical response in your body? It’s true! When we are stressed, our body sets into a fight or flight response that has us amped up and ready to spring into action using hormones to initiate focus, energy, ...