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Therapy, COVID-19, and you
Over the past week, I’ve watched people’s reactions to COVID-19. There’s been a spectrum of responses, spoken and unspoken. Individuals…
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Managing the “should”s…
When it comes to beating a host of mental or emotional challenges, the devil is in the details. And the details are the words we say to…
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10 Ways to Support a Friend While They’re Depressed
Suffering through depression is hard, and so is supporting someone through it. But you will remain a special person in your friend’s heart…
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8 Signs Your Friend is Depressed
“Ugh, I’m so depressed.” So, What is Depression? Click Here to learn more about Depression from the Mayo Clinic. As a mental health…
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Why aren’t there MOTS (moms of teenagers) groups?
I love that MOPS groups abound. That sense of community and solidarity is so pivotal to all of us as humans, but especially to women, and…
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The Science of Self-Care
So often, self-care is imagined as a vacation at a resort, or an entire day at the spa, or dawn til dusk with friends while out shopping,…
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4 Quick Tips to Manage Low-Grade Anxiety
Trying something different: a shorter post 😉 I’ve had a low humming the past few days. You know the one, where that low-grade anxiety is…
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How Moms Can Make The Most Out of Holiday Magic…For Themselves
(*Author’s note: I know I used “Christmas” frequently in this post and not everyone reading this post celebrates Christmas. I wish all…
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5 Tips to Conquer Winter and Care for Your Mental Health
Winter is coming. A lot of people dread it: the cold zaps their energy. Seasonal affective disorder is always lingering around the…
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Moms: stop trying to put yourself first
I have something a bit controversial to say. Moms: stop trying to put yourselves first. You heard me. Stop it. Stop it right now. And..