by Ali Barnum | Apr 5, 2022 | Culture, Support, Values
I have heard most of my life that “there’s always someone out there that has it worse than you” when going through a tough time. While people meant to be uplifting, most of the time it ended up making me feel worse. While this statement is overall positive, it...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 23, 2022 | Coping, Gratitude, Mental Health, Support
What is journaling and what are the ways journaling can help me? Often, therapists suggest journaling to benefit your mental health. But how does this actually work? You can use journaling to clear your head so you can focus on your day without intrusive thoughts. It...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 1, 2021 | Counseling, Mental Health, Support, Therapy
It’s been interesting being a therapist during a pandemic. Can you believe we have been living through COVID-19 for a year? It feels like just yesterday when the governor announced the shelter in place order. Thankfully, I think we all can see the light at the...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Nov 12, 2020 | Anxiety, Coping, Relationships, Support, Tools
Today’s topic addresses relational distress during a global pandemic. I don’t know about you, but this pandemic has taught me a lot about my marriage and myself. Prior to this pandemic, I saw my husband here and there because of our hectic schedules, but luckily...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 6, 2020 | Counseling, Support, Therapy
Let’s Talk about Sexuality! I have wanted to write a blog about human sexuality for a long time so here it is! SEXUALITY. What an intriguing word with many forms of definitions and usages, especially more recently! I am so incredibly proud of the recent...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 28, 2020 | Intention, Organization, Support
The New Year gives us the chance to create goals for ourselves. What do you want to work on this year? Let’s take a moment to reflect, and with these five techniques below, begin creating a 2020 vision and goals for the year ahead. Envision Your Goal I love...
