You may have heard about the death of Cheslie Kryst last week. She was the winter of Miss USA in 2019 as well as a correspondent for the entertainment program “Extra.” She was a successful civil attorney working to help reform America’s justice system. Chelsie also advocated for women and people of color. From the … Continue reading The Gap In America’s Suicide Prevention
Nutrition can be a major factor in managing seasonal affective disorder. I’ll preface by saying I am not a nutritionist or an integrated medical practitioner. However, numerous studies have been done on how certain foods can help with the winter blues. Small changes to your diet this winter could help improve your overall mental health … Continue reading Eating to Beat the Winter Blues
It’s that time of the year—days are getting shorter and colder weather is coming. It’s the time of the year when mental health providers see an uptick in depression. We refer to this type of depression as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Over 10 million people struggle with SAD each year. The exact cause for seasonal … Continue reading Understanding the “Winter Blues”
Children across the state will return to school in a few weeks. Many children are excited to begin a “normal” school year. While this is exciting, and great for our students, it’s also important that we remember there continues to be mental health fall out as we emerge from the pandemic. Rates of anxiety and … Continue reading Back to School: How to Support Your Child
Last week a client asked if we could make playdough. I’ve not made homemade playdough before. As a child, my grandmother would make it every time we went to visit. I remember how much I loved adding food dye to make my own custom color. Of course I told the kiddo we could make it … Continue reading Homemade Playdough
Summer is here. It’s a wonderful time of the year. A time when people relax, cut loose, get together, take vacations, hit the beach, put on shorts and tank tops. It’s also a time when we see an increase in negative body image, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and negative self-talk. We see these rates increase in women … Continue reading Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Summer
If you weren’t aware, I love horses. I’m so excited that I can use them to help others in their healing journey as well. While I tend to focus mostly on mental wellness in my blog posts, I figure it’s time to shake things up a bit. Today, I’m going to talk about whorls on … Continue reading What Are Whorls and What Can They Tell US
Did you know that rates of anxiety and depression increase during summer break? Want to keep your kids healthy and happy? Read more to find some ways to help your kid during the summer break. Continue reading Keeping Kids Healthy During Summer Break
Memorial day will be here in a few days. This is a time for us to honor all those who have fallen in the line of duty. While I have had several family members serve in multiple branches of the military, I am fortunate enough that none of them paid the ultimate sacrifice. There are … Continue reading Memorial Day-A Triggering Day for Many Veterans
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. This is a wonderful time to celebrate the mothers in your life. Mothers do so much for us. They give us life. They care for us. They meet our needs. They love us. Mothers are amazing. What’s even more amazing is how mothers have had to adapt over … Continue reading Thank You Mothers
