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Things to Lean Into During the COVID-19 Pandemic (and What to Avoid)
Many of us have not lived through anything like what we are experiencing with the COVID-19 virus today. This is new territory and that, in and of itself, is unsettling.
Fun Ways to Virtually Connect with Friends and Family
Staying at home might be necessary, but it does not have to be boring or isolating! You’ve heard of virtual happy hour and virtual paint nights. Here are some fresh ideas for all ages that can bring fun and connection into social distancing and staying at home.
Is Virtual Therapy Effective?
The idea of therapy was developed long before there was the internet, or reliable phones as a matter of fact. Originally the medium of therapy was in person and that was the best medium available to people.
How to Transition to Working From Home
So today, I want to share with you a few things I learned from teleworking that I’m implementing back into my life now as I do social distancing in order to help contain the COVID-19 virus.
Benefits of Online Therapy
You’ve probably already gotten a few emails regarding the Covid-19 virus and heard that both UofM and MSU have transitioned to remote operations for the rest of the semester to contain the spread of this virus.
Finding Balance: Improving Your Life With Mindfulness
We can probably all relate to the feelings of overwhelm, frustration, exhaustion, and turmoil that we experience when our lives aren’t quite in balance.
How to Build Connection in Your Relationships
We are living in a world that is full of potentially connecting moments.
So many of us are longing for just that, connection. We are longing to be heard, to be seen.
Gaslighting: How do I know if it's happening to me and what do I do?
Have you ever been in this type of situation:
A person is telling you things that do not match their behaviors/actions or factual reality.
How to Address Your Burnout
Last week I met with my therapist and realized I could finally name my feelings: I was burned out.
I explained my emotional roller coaster to her through tears and she so aptly and with much grace called me out.
3 Ways to Lessen the Holiday Stress
As we near the holidays and some of us are experiencing more stress from the expectations than the joys of the season, I wanted to point out a few more resources that might help you through this time.
What to do if I am experiencing PTSD
We often hear the term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the context of war and Veterans. However, PTSD can affect any person who has witnessed or experienced traumatic events or any person who has learned about someone close to them who has experienced traumatic events.
Is My Teen Just Being a Teen?
Is my teenager just pushing away (a natural process) or is it a cry for help? Is my teenager acting this way because they are ___ age or is this not typical behavior for their age?
How to Know if Your Child Would Benefit From Mental Health Services
One of the hardest elements of working with children and young adults for me is figuring out whether their behavior is indicative of being a certain age or if it’s something more.
Four Ways to Use Technology to Help Build Connections with Others and Ourselves
You are probably familiar with how technology is hurting our physical and mental health but the topic around how technology can support our well-being is less talked about.
A Guide to Self-Care When You Are Feeling Unmotivated
As I’ve recently mentioned, it can be tough to get a grip on life. And taking care of our mental health can be a challenge in and of itself. When I’m going through low periods, I don’t feel motivated to do my meditation practice. I know it would help me but I can’t get myself to do it. I feel too tired, too checked out.
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health
I’ve been having a really tough time getting a grasp on my life lately. Things seem to be moving too quickly and I can’t find enough energy to keep up with it all.
How Self-Expression Through Art Benefits Mental Health
Like we mentioned in a previous blog that shared 5 Ways the Performing Arts Benefit Mental Health, the performing arts have been scientifically proven to help kids (and adults) overcome anxiety, depression, and offer emotional release.
How to Address Your Inner Critic with Self-Compassion and Mindfulness
I don’t know about you, but I still tend to beat myself up pretty hard for the mistakes that I make. I’m definitely better than I used to be. My self-compassion practice is working, that’s for sure.
How to Give Feedback to Co-Workers
I imagine that in most workplace environments, we primarily encounter two types of scenarios: our co-worker did something that is clearly against the rules OR they did something that you feel you have a better way of doing.
How to Get Your Kids to Talk to You
To have meaningful relationships, we need to have meaningful conversations. So pick a few questions you like to ask after school, at dinner, or while hanging out and kickstart meaningful conversation and grow deeper connections.