by Ali Barnum | Mar 19, 2018 | Coping, Counseling, Depression, Happiness, Intention, New Beginnings, Skills, Support, Therapy
Are you feeling it – that Monday vibe that comes around at the beginning of each week? I was talking with my trainer at the gym this morning, and he was saying how he found himself feeling a bit groggy and still in the process of waking up. He also noted that...
by Ali Barnum | Feb 16, 2018 | Anxiety, Calm, Coping, Counseling, Depression, Support, Therapy
The number of school shootings we have had this year is sickening. And its only FEBRUARY folks! Our country has again been left shaken and bruised (and for some, cut incredibly deeply) after the horrific Valentine’s Day massacre that occurred in Florida on Wednesday....
by Ali Barnum | Feb 9, 2018 | Coping, Counseling, New Beginnings, Skills, Support, Therapy
Have you ever been so sure that something happened, only to turn around and have someone close to you deny it, insist that you are wrong, and spin a web of lies so intricately that you start to wonder if you are losing your mind? If so, you’ve been gas-lighted....
by Ali Barnum | Jan 25, 2018 | Anxiety, Coping, Counseling, Exercise, Skills, Therapy
Worry, panic, fear, stress, and that awful feeling in the pit in your stomach… these are all symptoms of anxiety. It’s uncomfortable, nauseating and even painful at times. However, anxiety is something that is universally felt. Yes, that’s right. We ALL experience it...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 24, 2018 | Coping, Gratitude, Travel
There’s something about the coast that brings me peace. I don’t get there often, and perhaps that’s why I can really appreciate it. This trip was my first time to California. San Diego was beautiful and sunny when we visited. It’s an active...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 18, 2018 | Calm, Coping, Happiness, Skills
I was having a challenging day yesterday. I was dealing with 40-minute to hour-long waits to connect with my oh-so-fun and favorite insurance companies regarding claims. Insurance plan members and providers probably can relate to my pain. Trying to get in touch with...
