Gardening and the Meaning of Life
byGardening is one activity where we can witness the full life cycle and learn to have a different relationship with uncertainty, loss, and the sense…
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Self-Discipline as Success
byOur mind is the most powerful tool we possess to shape the narrative of our experiences. Through it, we can attempt to shift our thoughts,…
The Importance of Emotion Regulation
byWe all have moments where our emotions might get the best of us. However, we need to permit ourselves to thoroughly experience them without allowing…
Is Therapy Only for People Diagnosed with a Mental Health Disorder?
byNot everything that is challenging in the human condition qualifies for a mental health diagnosis or needs to be described through one. A common question…
The Body & Mind Hurt Together
byWhy discussing mental health is important in responding to physical pain. People everywhere who struggle with chronic pain face personal and societal barriers that limit…
Rooting Myself in a Changing City
byHow to cultivate a sense of place within rapid change. Having lived abroad for a decade, I am familiar with the term “reverse culture shock”…
What Happens When We Label People as Toxic?
byLabeling people as toxic, rather than their behaviors and the societal narratives they internalize, does more individual and collective harm than good. As a therapist…
Terrible Twos and its Blues
byThe terrible twos can be challenging for toddlers; however, it is equally challenging and emotional for parents. Two months ago, we hit the two-year mark…
Socializing in Times of COVID19’s Social Distancing
byWhen the dark force took over the skies and enwrapped its wings around the globe, spreading its evil essence of fear into the air –…
You Don’t Have to be Present All the Time
byPracticing mindfulness needs to be balanced with allowing your mind to wander, reflect, and take action to achieve optimal mental wellbeing, creativity, and meaningful community…
The Personal & Societal Dangers of Excessive Positivity
byAt what point is positive thinking truly serving us versus coming in the way of our personal growth, mental health, relationships, and community engagement? The…
You Need Craft Now More Than Ever
byExploring how textile crafts are essential to mental health and creativity. Crafts had found their way into my hands long before I was faced with…
The Importance of Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
byExploring the experiences of college students with their teachers during the Coronavirus pandemic while looking into the responsibilities of professors during this pandemic, how their…
Productivity Contest in Quarantine
byDelving into what this quarantine feels like and how overwhelming social media is becoming as it turns into a productivity contest affecting mental health. At…
COVID-19 Will Not Control Us
byThe coronavirus has taken over the world and the way we live, but is there any way we can take back some of that control?…
Do Therapists Ever Get Bored of Their Job?
byIs my story too boring for even a therapist to hear? I was once asked if I ever get bored at my job. I firmly…
The Love-Hate Relationship of Being A Mother
byThe fear of being gasped at when you admit that you have a little hate for motherhood is real but if you feel it then…
The Surprising Link Between Mental Health and Climate Change
byUnironically, let us also consider our feelings while the world is burning. When we discuss the effects of climate change on health, we do so…
Islam vs. Society on Mental Heath
byIn our culturally-driven societies, many Muslims seem to think that with lack of faith, mental health problems arise. Our society views people with mental health…
Why Luke Perry’s Death Has Significant Impact on Us 90s Kids
byLuke Perry’s death has sparked reactions of shock and sadness, many of which stem from the fans’ emotional attachment to the hit show, Beverly…