Making Every Therapy Session Count for Your Mental Health
Therapy sessions can be a powerful tool in improving your mental health. It can provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. However, it is important to make the most out of each therapy session to truly benefit from it. In this article, we will discuss the key ways to make every therapy session count for your mental health. […]
The Importance of Counseling in Adolescence
Do you have an adolescent struggling with complex issues that feel overwhelming? Navigating the turbulent teenage years can be daunting, and it’s essential to understand that seeking help from a counselor is critical for emotional and mental well-being. Going to counseling offers various benefits that can make day-to-day life more manageable, as well as equipping adolescents with vital coping mechanisms for tackling stressful situations. In this post, we’ll explore why counseling might be beneficial in adolescence and how it can help teenagers develop resilience skills along their journey to adulthood. […]
Mental Wellness Matters: Nurturing Adult Mental Health Amidst Anxiety
With the current state of affairs in the world, it is only natural that our mental health may be experiencing an onslaught of unrest. Anxiety is rampant – from worrying about jobs and financial stability to adapting to virtual work and schooling or anything else your life looks like currently. It’s enough to make anyone cranky, overwhelmed, or worse yet – cause more serious issues such as depression or suicidal feelings. Although anxiety can feel all-encompassing at times, even amidst challenging circumstances you can still foster a healthy attitude towards your wellness and wellbeing. In this blog post, we will [...]
The Role of Art Therapy in Mental Health
Art therapy is a unique and powerful way to promote mental health, providing an opportunity for individuals to express their feelings in creative ways that can ultimately lead to greater self-awareness, improved coping skills, and positive changes. The therapeutic use of art taps into the subconscious mind with expressive activities such as painting, drawing, clay sculpting and other mixed-media forms. This blog post will discuss how art therapy can be a useful tool in managing emotions and improving behavior while also addressing some common misconceptions about it that may prevent people from taking advantage of its benefits. Continue reading to [...]
Setting Boundaries For Self
Setting Boundaries for Self-Care In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. Yet, self-care is paramount for maintaining great physical and mental health. But very few people understand that setting boundaries is a form of self-care that can help reduce your stress levels, avoid burn out and improve your overall quality of life. If you’ve been putting yourself last, often sacrificing your well-being to please your peers or to avoid conflicts, you’re not alone. Hopefully, in this article, you’ll understand why setting boundaries is crucial and how it helps protect [...]
Anxiety Busters: Taking Control of your Thoughts
When anxiety becomes too extensive, it can become a real handicap in your daily life. You worry about everything and everyone, sometimes reasonably, sometimes for no particular reason, you stress a lot about the slightest change in your daily life and you often talk about being afraid without really understanding why. No doubt about it, you are an anxious person, but rest assured, treating anxiety is entirely possible. Here are some solutions to help. Key #1: Awareness You must first work on your thoughts to treat your anxiety since only then can you offer reason to the internal conflicts and [...]
