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Grief During the Holidays: Navigating Loss in the Most “Wonderful” Time of the Year
The holiday season is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," right? But when you're grieving, it can feel like the total opposite. The pressure to be merry and bright when you're missing someone can make grief during the holidays hit harder than...
Dance Therapy for Mental Health: Finding Your Rhythm
Dance therapy is more than just moving to the beat. It's a powerful, expressive form of therapy that invites you to explore your emotions, connect with your body, and find healing through movement. It's a space where words aren't necessary, where your body becomes the...
Coping with Postpartum Anxiety
Let’s be honest. The transition to motherhood is a whirlwind of emotions, filled with moments of pure joy and overwhelming uncertainty. While the love for a newborn is profound, it's equally common to experience a range of emotional challenges during the postpartum...
Pregnancy and Mental Health
Pregnancy is a whirlwind of emotions, physical changes, and exciting preparations for a new life. While it's a time of joy and anticipation, it's also completely normal to experience a range of emotions, from excitement and happiness to anxiety, fear, and even...
Do I Need Therapy for an Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders can feel like a tangled mess of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a tough place to be, and it's totally normal to wonder if therapy could help untangle things. Maybe you’re questioning your relationship with food, or you're worried about someone...
The Importance of Therapy for Moms and How It Can Transform Motherhood
Motherhood is an amazing adventure filled with both incredible highs and unexpected challenges. As a mom, you're a superhero juggling kids, home life, and maybe even a career. It's totally normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes! Therapy for moms is like having a...
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Healing the Wounds of Trauma
Trauma can leave lasting scars on our minds and emotions. For many, reliving traumatic memories can be debilitating, leading to anxiety, depression, and a sense of hopelessness. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy offers a unique approach to...
Love Beyond the Binary: Exploring Polyamory and Its Many Forms
For many, romantic love is a story with two characters. But what if there's room for more? Polyamory, a relationship structure involving multiple romantic and/or sexual partners with everyone's informed consent, challenges traditional notions of love and partnership. ...
Adult ADHD and the Social Media Struggle: Finding Calm in the Chaos
For adults with ADHD, social media can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it offers a platform for connection, information, and entertainment. On the other hand, its constant stimulation and unpredictable nature can exacerbate ADHD symptoms and lead to a...
Feeling Unwhole? IFS Therapy Can Help You Reclaim Your Inner Harmony
Have you ever felt like there are multiple versions of yourself battling it out inside your head? One part might be fiercely critical, another might crave comfort, and another might simply want to avoid conflict altogether. This internal symphony can be confusing...