Take a Self-Compassion Break! Written By: Sanna Khoja, M.Ed., LPC What is Self-Compassion? Think of someone you’ve been there for while they were hurting. What did you say to them? What kind of language did you use? Did you give words of validation or encouragement? What did you do for them? What was your body [...]
The Tolls of Work Travel Written by: Kristen Suleman, M.Ed., LPC Do you travel frequently for work? In this day and age, several professions include work travel in the job description. Whether you are jet-setting across the country or driving yourself from city to city to make it to those meetings, traveling regularly for [...]
20 Questions for 2020 Written by: Mynika Collins, MS, LPC-Intern Have you been thinking about what you want 2020 to look like? Do you have any specific intentions for the year? Do you want to have a year that is filled with positive, prosperous, and inspiring moments? In this blog you will find 20 questions [...]
Maybe You Should Read the book “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” Written by: Kristen Suleman, M.Ed., LPC “Here are some people who might benefit from Lori Gottlieb’s illuminating new book: therapists, people who have been in therapy, people who have been in relationships, people who have experienced emotions. In other words, everyone” – [...]
Are You Experiencing Burnout? by Cassie Castro, Graduate Level Masters Student Burnout is an exhausting cycle that you just can’t seem to catch a break from. We can experience burnout in our work, our relationships, and our life. Do you feel exhausted no matter what you try (exercise, diet change, sleep)? Are you noticing more [...]
What is Mindfulness & How Do I Practice It? Written by Sanna Khoja, LPC “Mindfulness is the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. And then I sometimes add, in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness Defined Mindfulness is conscious living. It is having a nonjudgmental [...]
“What Does “Self-Care” Actually Mean and Why Am I Supposed to be Doing it on Sundays?” Written By: Kristen Suleman, M.Ed., LPC Featured on: Thought Catalog and Mental Health Match The term “#selfcare” gets thrown around a lot these days. It has become a pretty trendy idea, a buzzword if you will, especially given [...]
On Being a New Therapist By: Mynika Collins, MS, LPC-Intern Are you a new therapist trying to figure out what exactly you are doing? Look no further. In this blog post, I am going to share some words of encouragement and a few tips to assist you along your new journey. Being a new therapist [...]
Written By: Leah J Singer, M. Ed., LPC, RYT-200 As featured on Mental Health Match There’s a Tool for That: Love Languages The Five Love Languages is a powerful tool that I use often in my therapeutic practice. This tool isn't just for couples, either. I have used this tool to help parents better understand [...]
Sex Positive Parenting: What is it and why does it matter? Written By Cassie Castro, Graduate Masters Level Student The dreaded “talk.” We know it all too well. It’s either the conversation we did or didn’t have with our parents about our bodies and sex. How old were you when you first learned about [...]
