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5 Pillars of Recovery
Author: Cheryl Ramos posted: Sep. 01, 2023.

These 5 pillars are an important aspect to ones recovery. Helping yourself be aware and create a foundation for your recovery will help you engage in a healthy lifestyle and Read more
Self-care vs. Trigger care
Author: Kelly McCradic posted: Dec. 29, 2022.

Self-care vs. Trigger care Raise your hand if you received a self-care gift this holiday season. Scented candles, heated neck massagers, or maybe a gym membership! Now raise your hand Read more
Stressed for the holidays - When Christmas Comes Around
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

Stressed for the holidaysWhen Christmas Comes Around **************************** It's that time of the year for family, friends, and food. As we engage in the hustle and bustle, we begin pushing ourselves to Read more
In the Name of Mental Illness
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 11, 2022.

We are doing this all wrong. After decades of progress and research and countless public advocates sharing their personal stories, we are still getting this wrong. Mental Illness is not Read more
Shadow work: 7 steps to heal the wounded self
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 27, 2021.

Shadow work: 7 steps to heal the wounded self by January 18, 2019, 8:45 am We all have demons inside us. Every day, we fight against them – sometimes we lose, sometimes we Read more
Words of Wisdom from Ram Dass
Author: Mari Richko posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

We're all distracted by phenomena, everything that's going on all the time.Mindfulness is one of the practices for slowing down our lives, for finding a way inside, for concentrating self-awareness. Read more
For the Highly Sensitive Person: Why we feel Overwhelmed & Burnt Out.
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 14, 2021.

For the Highly Sensitive Person: Why we feel Overwhelmed & Burnt Out. | elephant journal Self-care is essential, especially for highly sensitive people.It’s usually easier said than done when we struggle Read more
10 Reasons to Seek Couples Counseling
Author: Dyanne Bresler posted: Oct. 04, 2021.

If you’re yelling, cursing, belittling or giving one another the silent treatment, it’s time to get help. I’m not talking about the rare occasion when one of you uncharacteristically briefly Read more
Play!
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

Play isn’t just for children. It’s a very important neurological state for adults as well. Play is a blended state between sympathetic activation and restful safety. According to polyvagal expert Read more
Use Your Breath to Balance and Calm
Author: Mari Richko posted: Jul. 07, 2021.

When you feel anxious, stressed out, worried, agitated, one of the best ways to find balance is by using your breath. Our heartrate naturally speeds up on our inhale and Read more
Let’s Talk About Self-Care
Author: Emily Prochaska posted: Feb. 16, 2021.

When I initially thought about self-care, my mind went straight to taking a long bath, treating myself to a spa day, and eating my favorite comfort food. Yes of course Read more
Things to be Mindful as we Continue to Navigate a More “Virtual” Life
Author: Emily Prochaska posted: Feb. 16, 2021.

As we enter into the new year of 2021, I found myself reflecting on this past year and all of the challenges, transitions, emotions, and pain we all as a Read more
3 Simple Steps That Help in Uncertain Times
Author: Ann Marie Zakos posted: Feb. 16, 2021.

1. Be Kind to Yourself. Being kind to yourself is essential. Kindness to ourselves is especially important in times of uncertainty. Being kind to yourself means soothing yourself with calming music. Giving Read more
The Guest House
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 20, 2021.

This January, I have slowed down to reflect on the meaning of “self improvement.” So many of us show up to therapy with a list of things we want to Read more
Two Therapists Talk Teletherapy
Author: Anonymous posted: May 12, 2020.

Over the recent months, many mental health care professionals have transitioned largely to teletherapy. Two of our therapists, Emily Prochaska, LPC and Hailey Palmer, LSW, connected over the phone to Read more
Mental Health Professionals will be on the Frontlines for Years after COVID-19
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 28, 2020.

In times like these we remember that freedom isn’t free and soldiers fight for us every day. Our healthcare workers are fighting this unprecedented pandemic and putting themselves at risk Read more