Two elements that are essential for an overall sense of mental wellness relate to how we harness our innate capacity for creativity and how we engage in somatic healing practices. Let's look at each one separately and then how they are synergistically interconnected. ...
Mental Health & Wellness
Is Now The Right Time to Start Therapy? Key Considerations and Essential Steps to Choose the Best Therapist for You
If you have been on the fence about beginning therapy, then this blog is for you. In this blog, I will share some points for consideration if you’re debating if now is the time for you to start therapy and useful tips on how to begin your search for a therapist. Key...
Understanding Grief: Strategies to Navigate and Overcome Common Blocks in the Grieving Process
Do you know what it means to grieve well? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Grief is one of those natural parts of the human experience that we generally try to keep our distance from, try not to think about and even try to avoid. That is of course, unless we are in the...
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Would I Benefit From Learning About It?
Has Acceptance and Commitment Therapy been one of those approaches that you’ve heard of, feel a bit curious about and wonder if it's worthwhile to dive deeper into it? You are not alone. For years, I grew more curious about the approach and eventually bought a book I...
Thriving During College Transitions: Insights from Our Co-Founder & Executive Director
When The Transition to College is More Complicated and Stressful Than We Thought It Would Be, What Can We Do? The voice on the other end of the phone line was soft, hesitant and drenched in worry. “My parents sacrificed so much and I worked so hard so I could go to...
The Value of Support Groups
An Overlooked Avenue to Increasing Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Humans thrive from healthy connection with others and support groups provide an untapped potential to find that connection, healing and growth. By Amir Levine, PhD, LCSW-R Understanding the...