Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW Journaling is often regarded as a go-to coping strategy and mental health support. It makes sense too, there is a lot of research supporting the positive benefits of journaling. Journaling has been shown to be a strong stress-relief tool. Professor and researcher Matthew D. Lieberman ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW When asked to picture mindfulness, the image that often comes to mind is of a person sitting still and not moving. This can be discouraging for people who describe themselves as “fidgeters” and struggle with staying still for periods of time. However, mindfulness can be ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW Spring break is around the corner and for some people this is a time to clean, organize and freshen up their space. For others, the idea of “spring cleaning” is the last thing on their mind. However, spring cleaning does offer its benefits and is ...
Written by: Capri Curtis These days, it can be so easy to fall into the trap of ‘doomscrolling’ and mindlessly looking at other people’s lives (or highlights of their lives) to the point where we become disconnected from our own. It’s none of our fault, all social media apps are ...
Written by: Capri Curtis In today’s culture, we hear so much about being “triggered” by people/things/stories that activate emotions within us that are not always easy to feel because they remind us of an extremely painful or uncomfortable memory or thought. As we expand on our healing journeys, we can ...