Sam wanted to host a dinner party with their closest friends. They sent out invites for a Saturday night, spent days creating the perfect menu, and the whole of Friday gathering ingredients. The morning of the dinner party, Sam took hours to meticulously clean their home, arrange candles and fresh flowers around the space, and…

April showers bring May flowers, but did you know April also brings National Counseling Awareness Month (NCAM)? This month is dedicated to highlighting the vital role counselors play in promoting mental health and emotional well-being. Counseling isn’t just for times of crisis. It’s a proactive approach to navigating life’s challenges, big and small. Here’s why…

When I say the name Vincent Van Gogh, we often think of beautiful paintings or perhaps his determination to express himself even if, during his time, he was seen as a “failure”. However, one thing we don’t often realize is that Van Gogh suffered from bipolar disorder. March 30th is Van Gogh’s birthday and has been…

It’s Brain Awareness Week! This annual event serves as a timely reminder to celebrate the incredible complexity of our brains and prioritize their well-being. Just like we take care of our physical health, nurturing our mental well-being is crucial. Here’s a fun fact: your brain is the most complex organ in your body. It controls…

Change. It’s a word that can elicit excitement or apprehension, depending on the context. And when it comes to our healthcare, change can feel particularly unsettling. So, when we shared the news that your beloved counselors were moving locations, a wave of mixed emotions washed over me. Relief, because our new office has more space…

Life is a series of transitions, an endless waltz from one chapter to the next. We graduate, launch careers, shift relationships, build new homes, and chase evolving dreams. These transitions, while filled with potential, can also be bumpy rides, leaving us feeling adrift, uncertain, and maybe even a tad terrified. But what if we reframed them not as scary detours, but as thrilling adventures? What if we learned to…

It’s that time again! The confetti has settled, the resolutions are scribbled, and the air hums with the promise of a brand new year. For many, January 1st marks a fresh start, a chance to reinvent ourselves and finally achieve those long-held aspirations. But when it comes to our mental health, the pressure to transform overnight can be counterproductive. In fact, focusing solely on “new…

While the holiday season brings festivity, excitement, and cheer to many, it can be a terribly challenging time for those who are living through bereavement. The death of a loved one can turn the holidays from a time of joy into a time of mourning. Even those experiencing disenfranchised grief – perhaps following the loss…

It’s that time of year again, when we are “expected” to be social and gather with our friends and family. For some, that brings connection and joy, for others it’s a landmine fraught with complexities and frustrations. A very typical “go to” for most people is the use of defense mechanisms – a way our…