During the pandemic, illness anxiety has increased for susceptible individuals. Illness anxiety is a term for considering that an individual …

Life circumstances can sometimes lead to suffering. This may be triggered by traumatic experiences, loss of loved ones, and through …

Self-harming is a form of maladaptive coping in response to challenging emotions. Self-harm may be triggered by suicidal thoughts, or …

The pandemic has been accompanied by an uptick in individuals experiencing mental health issues, including depression. Many people already suffer …

Each new year, we often set goals and aspirations to be the best NEW version of ourselves. Sometimes this new …

When it comes to the holidays this year, we all have different family views, beliefs, and ways of doing things. …

Photo Courtesy of Sharon Russell-Benton, Benton Photography. Each time a new baby enters the family, there is a period of …

Maybe it’s the recent time change, stress from election week, or the drop in temperature. Sometimes sleep is just off! …

“Mindfulness” seems like a hot buzzword these days. What does it mean to practice mindfulness? It simply means having awareness …

In DBT, we practice a nonjudgemental stance. What does this mean? We do not judge something as either good or …

As a new mom, you don’t have much time for self-care. You are frazzled, up late, drinking coffee all day …

I know we have all heard that expression, “You catch more bees with honey than vinegar.” I think my grandmother …

New parents often experience a mixture of emotions, from feelings of complete elation to overwhelm and stress. New mothers and …

What are we looking for these days? So much time spent at home, with family, in quarantine 2020. I don’t …

Parenting is hard work.  All the love, attention, and multi-tasking that goes into caring for another human life can be …

Anxiety can be intense, and may lead to ruminative thoughts, paralyzing fear, or even panic. It can trigger strong physical …

We often seek to make improvements in our lives and personal relationships, but first we must focus on the individual …