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 […]
Summer is often portrayed as a season of relaxation and fun filled with long sunny days, vacations, outdoor barbecues, and time with friends. Yet, for many people, the summer heat doesn’t always feel uplifting. In fact, extreme heat can bring unexpected mood shifts, irritability, and even heightened anxiety. If you’ve ever felt more on edge […]
In recent years, breathwork has gained popularity in the fields of mental health and overall wellness – and for good reason: the way we breathe can be a powerful tool for regulating our physical, mental, and emotional states. While there are many different breathwork tools, one that recently sparked our interest is nasal breathing, or […]
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 […]
Many people consistently seek ways to improve their lives. Some are based on need, like people who are really struggling to feel ok and are seeking help out of necessity. For example, someone who buys a book on how to overcome anxiety because they are feeling really anxious at work. Others just want to enhance […]