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Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that lead to irrational and negative beliefs. These distortions can be harmful to our mental health, as they can lead to negative emotions and behaviors. It is important to recognize and address these distortions in order...
Four Reasons to Try Therapy
Have you thought about trying out therapy but aren’t quite sure if you should? You should know that therapy can be useful and different for everyone. If you need support, experience symptoms, have gone through a difficult challenge, or are just seeking to improve...
Scheduling in Joy
What would it be like to schedule moments of joy in your life? We schedule in all of our activities and appointments such as doctor’s visits, sports practices and even work obligations. Why not joy? Often, we are so busy running from one activity to the next that our...
Seven Good Habits to Start Today
Interested in learning about seven healthy habits you can start today? With the new year upon us, it is common to start thinking about how we’re bettering ourselves this year. Often, we set goals for ourselves which lack a solid plan, which means we often don’t reach...
Social Supports
Social support systems are an important part of our lives and are vital to maintaining good mental health and well-being. Recognizing what social supports are and who in our life is a social support can be essential to provide us with a sense of belonging, connection,...
Choosing Your Support System
If you’re seeking to expand your social circle and support system, you may be considering what qualities you should look for in people that you choose. When choosing your support systems, you hope to choose people that support you in both good times and bad times, and...
SMART Goals
Like most people, you probably have a list of things you would like to accomplish in your life. However, this can be a difficult task. Thankfully, there is a way to turn this list of things into a reality with the use of SMART. goals. Let’s take a look at the...
Creating a Vision Board for your New Year’s Goals
It’s often tempting to start creating New Years goals by making a list of things you want to accomplish in the new year, but often, this process can feel overwhelming. Instead of wracking your brain to think about different goals to pursue, creating a vision board can...
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a concept that is often talked about, but it can be difficult to fully understand and practice. At its core, forgiveness is the act of letting go of resentment or anger towards someone who has wronged you. It is a way to move forward and let go of...
A Seasonal Affective Disorder Check-In
With winter just at its official start and the temperatures dropping, it’s a good time to check in with yourself if you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. I’ve talked with many of my clients about making a plan for the most difficult months of the year. Now that...