Why Fall Walks with Friends Are the Perfect Boost for Your Mental Health
Why Fall Walks with Friends Are the Perfect Boost for Your Mental Health
by Riona McGrath
As the air cools and the leaves begin to change, there’s something undeniably therapeutic about stepping outside for a walk or …Read More
Self-Care Toolbox: Recharge Your Mind & Body for International Self-Care Day (and Every Day!)
Have you ever felt like a deflated balloon? You used to bounce through life with energy and enthusiasm, but now you’re just… limp. The daily grind can take its toll, leaving us feeling drained, stressed, …Read More
Worry vs Anxiety Differences: Understanding the 5 Crucial Aspects
Heading to an intense job interview, facing an unexpected event that could change your life significantly, expecting important news… they are enough to kick anyone’s worry and anxiety up. It’s expected. We worry about stuff …Read More
Overcome Self-Criticism: Strategies for Positive Self-Talk
I’m going to mess up.
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I’m so stupid.
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I’m a failure.
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I did well that time, but anyone could have.
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Does this kind of self-talk sound familiar?
In a world where we expect so much from ourselves, it’s easy to …Read More
Ease Worrying and Anxiety: A Powerful Technique Unveiled
Are you stuck in your head? Do you feel like you are worried about anything and everything all day long? Repeating the same scenarios in your head over and over and spiraling down the hole …Read More
Yoga Embraces Body Positivity: Love Your Form As It Is
Imagine how life would be if you loved the way you looked. Yes, including all those beautiful imperfections. Instead of wanting to change that certain part you dislike about your body, what if you came …Read More
What Therapy Is, and Is Not.
Therapy is…
Teamwork and partnership
Open
Supportive
Equal but with professional boundaries
Authentic
Therapy is Not…
Competitive
Defensive
Exploitative
Suffocating
Forceful
The psychotherapeutic process almost always includes change, and change can be uncomfortable. Even if you find …Read More
What Are You Doing This Weekend?
Ah, it’s weekend again! Finally, some time to relax or do something fun! What are you doing this weekend? Maybe you’ll spend some quality time with your family and friends? Or, you’re going to spend your …Read More