As the seasons change and the weather starts to cool down, we are quickly approaching that time of year again. The holidays! As exciting as the holiday season can be, there also comes additional stress. The holidays can be emotionally, physically, and psychologically challenging. From [...]
According to the theory of cognitive-behavioral therapy, for every three thoughts that cross our minds, only one thought is positive. At times, our brains would form automatic negative thoughts unintentionally, as our brains probably do not know the difference between stories “created by our minds” [...]
As the weather gets warmer and summer approaches, many struggle with body image. Oftentimes, social media feeds are filled with influencers promoting workout plans and diets for a “summer body” or a “beach body”. The idea of a “summer body” is used by the diet [...]
What does sensory-friendly mean and why is it important? The term “sensory-friendly” refers to creating a comforting experience or space for people. For some, many public spaces or work environments are overwhelming because of crowds, noises, or visual distractions. A sensory friendly environment essentially is [...]
Spring is often referred to the season of new beginnings. We often find ourselves more energized, spending more time outdoors, and seeing much, much more color outside. Many begin the season by deep cleaning and decluttering their homes. However, we don’t often take this same [...]
With more than a billion users, TikTok is now a fun place to gain insight into new trends. You can create, share, and discover many new things by utilizing this application. However, some information found on social media in general should be taken with a [...]
Working on one’s sense of self is considered by many to be an important practice these days. The issues of self-love, self-acceptance, and the rather grandiose-sounding term of “self-authenticity” are often bandied about, at least in the fields of psychotherapy, counseling and wellness. An April [...]
Loneliness is an emotional state one may experience regardless if they are physically alone or not. Whether you’re surrounded by people in your home or you live alone, the feelings of loneliness can drastically creep up on you, leaving you filled with several other difficult [...]
There are a range of definitions and theories shared on the concept of happiness and even more sensical practices on how one can become happy. Anthropologist and social lecturer Neil Thin argues that happiness requires empathy and “engagement with others in the world” and is an ongoing social process. (2012) However, some [...]
Although August is the hottest month of the year, it is so important to get outside and soak in the fresh summer air before the fall breeze begins to set in. In fact, August is National Wellness month and August 7th is National Play Outside [...]
