Written by: Ema Grant, MS, LPC Most of us struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with food. We attempt to micromanage every bite, consume enough to cause physical or emotional pain, or gauge our self-worth by our weight. How do we break cycles of food-related guilt and shame? Facts are ...
Written by: Ema Grant, MS, LPC “The waves won't break my boat.” - Ed Sheeran Resiliency is one of those things that’s easier said than done. The Oxford dictionary defines resilience as “the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties.” The American Psychological Association defines it as “the ...
Written by: Ema Grant, MS, LPC You thought they were your best friend, your person, the one you’d face all of life’s challenges with. Until the unthinkable happened - you broke up and the friendship ended. Friendships end for a variety of reasons, sometimes it's for the best, and every ...
Written by: Ema Grant, MS, LPC Sexual identity is more than something we’re born with or choose. It’s a unique and personal aspect of what makes you, you. As you probably know, June was Pride Month! Through initiatives and awareness campaigns from retailers, activists, and nonprofit organizations we have all ...
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 ...