How to make New Year’s resolutions to help bolster your mental health The New Year is upon us, and this is a time of year that people often stop to reflect on what they can improve and change in the New Year. Although many people focus on outcome driven goals such as weight loss or […]
Mindfulness. What is it and How can it Help?
What is mindfulness? Mindfulness has been frequently discussed in the media over recent years, but can often be misunderstood. Sometimes people think of mindfulness as trying to force themselves not to have any thoughts, or they may perceive it to be a spiritual state to strive for. In actuality, mindfulness is simply practicing non-judgmental awareness […]
What is ACT?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT is a form of behavioral and cognitive therapy that that aims to help individuals develop greater psychological flexibility. By definition, psychological flexibility means “contacting the present moment fully as a conscious human being, and based on what the situation affords, changing or persisting in behavior in service of chosen values.” […]
Stressed out from reading the news? Here are some ways to deal
I wonder if this situation is familiar to you. You wake up in the morning and figure it’s time to check the news. You turn on your phone and hear about terrible things that are happening. Wildfires, gun violence, hate crimes, a contentious political and social environment. All of the sudden you feel your heart […]
Tips for Managing Family Conflict Over the Holidays
Contrary to what the songs say, the holidays are not necessarily the “hap-happiest” time of year. When family dynamics are complex and tense, spending an extended period time with family members over the holidays can be anxiety provoking. In particular, many people describe challenges navigating differences in political, ideological, and religious views. In these situations, […]
