Written by: Alexa Bailey, MSW, LCSW A common feeling when it comes to loneliness is the experience of wishing we had more friends. It makes sense since we often equate friends with connection. But what if you could be your own best friend? What if you could feel connected, even ...
Written by: Alexa Bailey, MSW, LCSW Wondering what you believe is a valid part of growing up. Each of us go through different experiences and try to figure out ways to cope with this. For many of us, we’ve grown up with different faith, spiritual, or philosophical views that attempt to help us ...
Written by: Alexa Bailey, MSW, LCSW There are many moments in life when we act in a way that feels almost out of control. When someone disrespects your boundaries or hurts your feelings, big emotions can come up and it feels like you don’t have a choice in how to ...
Written by: Alexa Bailey, MSW, LCSW The online world is both a big and small place at the same time. It’s where we connect with others, explore our interests, and even where we meet new people. Because the online space is so vast and so open, navigating boundaries online can ...
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, ...