by Ali Barnum | May 1, 2023 | Relationships, Tools
Human beings are social creatures and relationships are an essential part of our lives. There are various types of relationships, each with its own characteristics and dynamics. We will discuss three main types of relationship dependency in this post: dependency,...
by Ali Barnum | Apr 19, 2023 | Anxiety, Coping, Mental Health, Support, Therapy, Tools
Triggers and Coping with Them When we are triggered, it can be difficult to cope sometimes. Day to day, we are focused on the things we need to complete – homework, work projects, assignments, chores, responsibilities. Throughout our days, we are also juggling...
by Ali Barnum | Apr 14, 2023 | Coping, Intention, Mindfulness, Support, Tools
Building Resilience: How to Bounce Back from Difficult Times Life can be unpredictable and everyone faces tough times at some point in their lives. Whether it’s losing a job, going through a breakup, or facing a health issue, difficult times can take a toll on our...
by Ali Barnum | Apr 12, 2023 | Coping, Meditation, Mindfulness, Skills, Tools
Life is complicated and busy. Everyone has their own responsibilities, schedules, and expectations we place on ourselves or which others place on us. It is easy to get stuck in a rut, or in a pattern we may not fully enjoy. Once we recognize we want things to change,...
by Ali Barnum | Apr 11, 2023 | Coping, Mental Health, Skills, Tools
Distress tolerance is a dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skill. It refers to an individual’s ability to tolerate and manage distressing (anxious or upsetting) emotions that result from situations that are out of one’s control. Distress tolerance is an...
by Ali Barnum | Apr 9, 2023 | Intention, Mental Health, Skills, Tools, Values
Are you feeling stuck, down, or unable to complete the tasks that normally feel easy to you? If you’re struggling with motivation, know that there are many reasons that you might be feeling this way. Our environment, our personal challenges, and the weather all have...
