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How Can I Sleep Better at Night During the Pandemic?
I don’t know about you, but my sleep has been crap lately. I’m not surprised that during a pandemic I’m having a tough time sleeping but I am very annoyed (...probably due to the lack of sleep).
Supporting Children When They Are Experiencing Anxiety
Growing up, many of us internalized messages of what is right or wrong, what is good or bad, and how things should or shouldn’t be. We may have been shamed for crying. We may have been punished for yelling or throwing tantrums.
How to Meditate: Short Guided Meditations
I miss the studio - the soft lighting, the cushions and blankets, the atmosphere that gives you a warm, gentle hug. At the same time, I think we are making the virtual experience great in and of itself - no need to leave your home, bring a soothing hot beverage to sip on, feel comfortable on your couch.
Three Ways to Support Yourself While Grieving
Is grief a normal response to a pandemic?
This is a question you may ask yourself before giving yourself permission to support yourself or someone else who is experiencing grief.
Telehealth Therapy In The Midst of a Pandemic: Finding Healthy Ways to Cope
We are living through a pandemic. And so it makes sense that a lot of big feelings are happening right now. And a lot of triggers.
Arts and Crafts to do at Home
Now, there are a lot of projects to help engage and develop your creativity out there on the internet. Some are fake and complete waste of time because they are created for content farms (looking at you 5 Minute Crafts) and others require a bit more time or materials.
The Gen Z Trait We Could All Embrace Right Now
By embracing equipoise- the balance of opposing truths- the near-enlightenment-level characteristic that Gen Z has seemed to grasp so easily.
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.