Healthy family dynamics are something to be proud of, but most people don’t realize until they’re in the thick of it that they don’t always come naturally. Even the best-intentioned family members can cause harm or hurt feelings when they lack the tools to create a healthy, safe space for others in the household. Whether there are communication struggles, repeated conflict, or toxic cycles that need to be broken, the good news is that all…
Although trauma has become a bit of a buzzword, it is a very real and life-altering experience that many people are living with, whether they understand it or not. While it lives in the very forefront of some people’s minds, for others, it silently affects the systems of the body while adding unknown weight to the mind. The more we are able to recognize the effects of trauma, the more power we have to make…
It’s likely that you’ve heard the term “people pleasing” before but did you know that it closely relates to anxiety? Sometimes people pleasing is a result of anxiety, but the unfortunate truth is that it can also create more anxiety. If you find yourself struggling with repeatedly meeting the needs of others while being at odds with your own self-interest, it might be time to learn more about anxiety and people pleasing. Keep reading to…
When the topic of mental health arises, we are often left with a long list of things we can “do” to assist or improve our mental health. While there are a variety of actions and activities that are beneficial to our mental health, sometimes doing less is just as effective a remedy. Although the concept of rest in general seems easy, fewer and fewer of us have mastered that skill in a society that…
Since the beginning of time, our world and its societies have been faced with tremendous challenges and life-altering events. Through conflicts, natural disasters, and other unforeseen obstacles, humanity has stumbled forward to bring us to the current moment in time. Despite our magnificent strides forward as a human collective, there is no denying that we still face an enormous amount of issues that cause great concern. At times, it may feel incredibly overwhelming and even…