There’s a new kind of honesty circulating online – and it’s coming from adult women. With humor, authenticity, and relatability, Melani Sanders, a 45-year-old mother of three, created the “We Do Not Care Club.” She created the club to support women going through perimenopause and menopause. She says, “we are putting the world on notice […]
The transition to the empty nest phase, when children leave home for college, careers, or independent living, is one of the most profound life changes many parents face. While this stage can bring excitement and pride, it also often stirs up complex emotions such as grief, loneliness, loss of identity, and anxiety about the future. […]
Our minds are powerful tools that are designed to protect us when emotions become too overwhelming. Whether from stress, relationships conflicts, or painful feelings, sometimes emotions can feel too difficult to handle in a direct way. In these moments, without even realizing it, our minds find creative ways to protect us. These automatic, often unconscious […]
Let’s face it: most of us are often really distracted these days. Even those with a regular meditation practice can find themselves caught up in urgent needs, interruptions, and noise. Perhaps that’s why it can be so hard to be present from moment to moment, and particularly, in our closest relationships. However, the capacity to […]
If you are in any kind of relationship with another person, you have likely set a boundary – and for good reason! For example, if you are up to your eyeballs in work, you might ask a parent, friend, or partner to try to not interrupt you when you are working, unless it’s about something […]
When we think of counseling or therapy, our minds often jump to addressing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or trauma. While these are significant reasons to seek out a counselor or therapist, these resources extend far beyond just mental health. Individuals might utilize counseling for various reasons, including maximizing their overall health or […]