When was the last time you let loose and played like a kid? I’m not talking about structured activities like a workout class or your typical game night—though those are fun too. I mean the kind of play where you: completely forget about your to-do list laugh so hard your stomach hurts lose track of […]

Grief and loss take on many forms. It can appear when you least expect it, such as when you finally think you’ve processed what has happened. At other times, it may feel heavy, like a crushing weight you can’t quite crawl out from under.  In fact, processing grief can take significant time and various rituals. […]

Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting what happened. It also doesn’t mean that your hurt doesn’t matter. Or that the relationship will continue forward where it left off. Rather, forgiveness is about letting go. You have the power to choose to let go of: hurt anger resentment any other negative emotion that you no longer want part […]

When faced with the reality we did not expect or do not like, it's normal to respond with denial. When in denial, we ignore the reality and, in some cases, create an alternative set of facts just so that we avoid the anxiety and discomfort that comes with the reality. In all honesty, the truth […]

Have you ever looked at your past and wondered if you can ever recover from it?  Most of us have traumas and emotional wounds that we are working towards healing. Our past might have shaped the people we are today, but that doesn’t mean we should be shackled by it forever. As we become more […]

Feeling tense or overwhelmed? If you've never heard of progressive muscle relaxation before, it might be something you want to try! Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) works to relax the body, one area at a time. This can help activate your parasympathetic nervous system (the rest-and-digest state), helping both your body and mind decompress and relax. […]

Many of us find ourselves stuck in survival mode, leading to a cycle of anxiety and negative emotions. Have you experienced the constant stress of fight-or-flight mode? I have, and it can be challenging. Breaking free requires that we acknowledge the impact of prolonged stress and begin a journey of self-reflection and intentional steps toward […]

The holidays can be tough. Dealing with tricky family situations, or facing money issues, or even just work being more stressful are all difficult situations people have to deal with.  But they can be even harder when we lose someone close to us. It can be confusing to have conflicting emotions every year when the […]

Being cheated on is awful. That's the truth, and there's no way of making it any less horrible. When your partner cheats on you you feel betrayed, disrespected and angry. In some cases, you even start to doubt your own value and blame yourself for your partner’s actions. This should never be the case at […]