Guest blog post written by Erin Stewart I’ve always had anxiety. It wasn’t until I was pregnant with my first babe and struggling with postpartum anxiety I became aware of it. When reflecting back on it, turns out all of those recurring childhood nightmares of a bed being made then quickly unmade or sticks being … Continue reading My Tools for Living Mindfully with Anxiety
Communication is key for any relationship to flourish, however, the communication between parent and child is especially important as children often feel as though the adults in their lives aren't really listening to them. When children don't feel heard, they begin to resort to other methods to gain attention.. such as opposition, defiance, or exhibiting … Continue reading How To Better Communicate With Your Children
One of the main reasons people tend to avoid going to therapy is out of fear of being judged by their therapist. And I get it. No one wants to go into a stranger's office and open up about their deepest, darkest thoughts and feelings. It's scary, uncomfortable, and our initial instinct is to protect … Continue reading What Your Therapist Actually Thinks of You
Do you ever just scroll through social media, all happy and excited, to then find yourself suddenly frustrated and annoyed by all of the stuff you see posted? Social media is truly such a wonderful thing but it can be too much sometimes. When it comes to health and wellness especially, it seems social media … Continue reading Why Wellness Doesn’t Need To Be Hard
Guest Blog Post Written By Emma N. Arnoff, LCSW Are they eating enough? Are they eating too much? What is that rash? When should they be walking? Where should they sleep? How do I discipline them? Am I doing this right? Did I miss something? Will I ever figure this out? As a mother of twin boys, … Continue reading How To Overcome Information Overload: Top Tools To Parent With Confidence
We've all heard it and we've all said it at one point or another: "Just get over it." Whether it's our friends complaining about the same old drama or our family members carrying on about something we feel is insignificant, sometimes that phrase just seems to be the most fitting. Maybe not the most empathetic or … Continue reading How To Cope When Your Loved One Suffers From Anxiety
Guest blog post written by Angela Prior LCSW, RYT I was first drawn to yoga in 2011 after a major move across the country. My baseline has a tendency to run a little bit more anxious and this move marked the beginning of some big life transitions. It marked a commitment to my relationship, a new … Continue reading How Yoga Heals
Guest blog post written by Elise Derevjanik, LMHC Since May is Mental Health Awareness month, lets talk about postpartum mood disorders! About 1 in 7 women will experience a postpartum mood disorder, commonly referred to as Postpartum Depression (PPD), after giving birth. PPD is the most common complication for women who have just had a … Continue reading Postpartum Mental Health
Never in my life did I think I would go to Thailand. Sure, it was always a place I dreamed of seeing but I never thought I would actually get there (largely because of the 20 hour flight situation, but I digress). Then one morning my friend sent me a text message that said, "Want to … Continue reading The Glow Camp Retreat: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
So the other day I was catching up on one of my favorite TV shows and there was a scene where the characters were taking part in a therapy session. I was happily watching along until I suddenly found that I was yelling at the TV, shouting "NO!", "This is all wrong!", "That would never … Continue reading What Therapy Is Really Like Vs. What Is Portrayed In The Media