by Ali Barnum | Jun 24, 2023 | Coping, Intention, Mental Health, Support
Strategies for Managing Work-Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout Achieving a healthy work-life balance is essential for maintaining good mental health. The constant pressure to exceed expectations in our professional lives often leads to us neglecting personal...
by Ali Barnum | Jun 23, 2023 | Art Therapy, Happiness, Mental Health, Self Care, Support, Values
While we often talk about routines or tasks we need to get done, we don’t often talk about rituals. Unlike tasks or routines, rituals help us to slow down and take in the moment we’re in. They also help us learn specific practices related to the ritual we created. Art...
by Ali Barnum | Jun 23, 2023 | Body Image, Coping, Health, Intention, Mental Health
Embracing Imperfections: Cultivating Self-Acceptance and Body Positivity In a society that constantly bombards us with messages of perfection, skinniness, and beauty, it can be challenging to develop a healthy relationship with ourselves, especially when it comes to...
by Ali Barnum | Jun 22, 2023 | Counseling, Intention, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Support, Therapy
An underutilized intervention in art therapy is making a timeline of events in your life. You can use creative timelines to depict a series of events in your life. It can also be the artistic element you use to depict feelings about those events. Also, they can help...
by Ali Barnum | Jun 22, 2023 | Coping, Intention, Meditation, Mental Health, Mindfulness
The Healing Power of Nature: How Outdoor Activities Benefit Mental Health In our increasingly hectic and digitally-driven lives, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the natural world around us. Spending time in nature and engaging in outdoor activities can have...
by Ali Barnum | Jun 21, 2023 | Coping, Happiness, Intention, Mental Health, Support
Battling Loneliness and Rediscovering Connection Loneliness is a complex issue that can significantly impact our mental health and overall well-being. In this blog post, we will explore the effects of loneliness, its causes, and practical strategies to combat it,...
