In the midst of a pandemic, many of us may have moments where we find ourselves stressed, overwhelmed, and irritable. For couples, this “new world” we live in has brought on a variety of additional stressors, far outside of the norm—balancing working from home, serving as teachers to children, juggling household chores and mealtimes, entertaining […]
Grief is one of those uncomfortable and difficult concepts that we all have felt in one way or another, yet we also tend to push away or avoid because it means we have to open ourselves up to vulnerability. As with every other uncomfortable emotion, it’s much easier to push under the rug and pretend […]
The HPA Axis stands for the Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis. Don’t worry too much about the name, just know that your HPA axis is your bodies stress response’s central hub. Your hypothalamus, which regulates hormones and body temperature, is the first piece of this process. Let us say you are stressed by some event like […]
Now, more than ever, many of us are finding ourselves feeling in a funk, out of our element, and at struggling to have enough energy to push through the day. Life in self-quarantine has quickly brought on a whole new set of challenges for all of us, especially those already struggling with mental health concerns […]
How many of you are ready for this corona virus to be over so you can go back to your normal lives? Are you ready to go back to your jobs, back to eating out at restaurants, back to bars/clubs, back to taking trips/vacations, back to meetings/conferences, back to concerts/events, or back to school? Even […]
Think back to a recent bad day you had. Maybe your partner angered you, your kids were particularly noncompliant with your wishes, your boss criticized you unjustly, or you simply hit every single red light on the way to the store. Chances are, every time you have a bad day, you direct some of your […]
In the wake of an international crisis, the Coronavirus pandemic has seemingly changed the world as we know it—overnight. Furthermore, the current social and political climate surrounding this crisis has caused many of us to experience feelings of unease, uncertainty, and a full range of emotions that we can’t make sense of. In the face […]
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of spring? Spring is typically associated with blooming flowers symbolizing rebirth, regrowth, and rejuvenation. Warmer weather approaches, bare tree branches give way to budding green leaves, and animals come out of hibernation. However, spring is also associated with rain and flowers can’t bloom […]
What comes to mind when you hear a question like, “what is your Meaning in life?” Some common reactions are, rolling your eyes, or getting emotional, or feeling scared. It is one of those topics you only expect to discuss with a counselor, spiritual advisor, or maybe an intimate partner. We all know Meaning is […]
Hello spring, sunshine, and smiles. Goodbye winter and to all those dark, gloomy skies or feeling down below the weather. The seasons are now changing and coming to an end. As one would say, “every ending is a start to a new beginning” or a new season. A new season is a reason to spring […]
