by Ali Barnum | Mar 31, 2023 | Coping, Happiness, Health, Mental Health
Having fun in life is more important than you might think. Often, we are pushed by both society and those around us to achieve and strive for more success. However, taking the time to slow down and do things that we enjoy can help us to rest, recharge, motivate and to...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Mar 28, 2023 | Anxiety, Coping, Mindfulness, Skills, Support, Tools
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Definitions and Techniques What is it? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was originally a group program created to treat hospital patients that were going through physical or mental struggles. MBSR is an approach with a...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 28, 2023 | Coping, Sleep, Tools
Do you find yourself struggling to stay motivated while doing a task for school or work? Are you not sure how to start and you’re stuck scrolling through social media becoming more anxious as time goes on? The Pomodoro technique might just be the push of motivation...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 27, 2023 | Coping, Intention, Relationships, Skills, Tools
Improving communication is a great goal for individuals and couples who want to improve their relationships. In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), DEAR MAN letters are a technique used to help individuals communicate more effectively in difficult situations. Benefits...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 25, 2023 | Anxiety, Coping, Mental Health, Support
Feeling overwhelmed is a common experience for many people, and it can be a challenging feeling to navigate. Whether it’s caused by work, relationships, or various responsibilities, an overwhelming feeling can leave us feeling stressed, anxious, and exhausted....
by Ali Barnum | Mar 24, 2023 | Coping, Skills, Tools
When we talk about the symptoms and reactions to anxiety, we often mention the “fight or flight response.” Fight or flight is a term to describe the reaction to the anxiety that one is feeling internally and the body’s physical reaction to risk. While we often think...
