“In ACT, our main interest in a thought is not whether it’s true or false, but whether it’s helpful; that is, if we pay attention to this...

It’s that time again! Christmas music is playing everywhere, children are buzzing with excitement, the “Elf on a Shelf” is traveling the...

As we approach the holiday season many of us are facing an additional source of stress outside of purchasing presents, tackling Turkey...

At times it can be difficult to think about where to start changing up ways you care for yourself when first getting started. Below are...

People tend to think of themselves as either routine oriented, or not so much. Regardless of whether or not people see themselves as...

Have you ever found yourself confused about what you might be feeling or noticed difficulty identifying your emotions? Often, this may...

OCD or Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often stereotyped as someone who is “super clean”, “organized”, and/or “rigid”. You may hear...

We all have things we do to soothe ourselves when experiencing difficult thoughts, situations, and emotions. These are the ways we cope....

In the age of information overload, it seems like parents are bombarded with parenting advice on all sides. From social media, parenting...

Essential oils can be a powerful tool for both our physical and our mental health. There are three ways to use essential oils to support...

Every adult and adolescent was once a child, whether or not their childhood was “typical.” I cannot think of an individual who has made...

At the age of three, my parents moved our family to Kenya. They gave away many toys that we could not take with us (including a Fischer...

Meaning and purpose. These two words come up frequently for us as we ponder who we are, where we want to go, and why we do the things...

Over the last two weeks, we have taken a helpful, deeper look into what EMDR is and how it works to help people who are journeying toward...

As you may have read previously, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a treatment form that uses bilateral stimulation...

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy most often recommended for people who have experienced some...

Association for Play Therapy (APT) defines play therapy as "the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal...

The fight to stay connected and present is one most people can relate to in this day and age-and for those of us who deal with anxiety,...

A few years ago, I noticed two birds building a nest in a flower stand on our back porch. I’ve never been a bird watcher, but I would sit...

Alone. Unheard. Misunderstood. Broken. Ashamed. These are just a sampling of emotions experienced by individuals who struggle with...