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7 Body-Positive Tips to Help You Survive & Thrive this Thanksgiving
Navigating Thanksgiving can be challenging for anyone, especially if you struggle with poor body image or disordered eating. With an obvious emphasis on food and eating, the holiday can trigger anxiety, negative thoughts, or even some unhealthy behaviors. Keep reading for tips to help you find balance, support, and self-compassion during this holiday season.
Stressed Out? Try These Tips to Support Hormonal Balance
Managing stress is crucial for overall well-being, but did you know that your hormones play a major role in how your body responds to stress? Understanding the connection between stress and hormones can empower you to better manage both.
Embracing a More Deliberate Life
A theme that often comes up in the therapy room is ideas and thoughts of what the future will hold. It doesn’t matter whether they are rooted in hope and excitement or in anxiety and stress, the theme remains consistent which is a lack of focus on the here and now. Keep reading to learn more about the importance and benefits of being present.
Maternal Mental Health Matters, Too
Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs in the world. We are told to care for our children, spouses and the household, all while working, cooking, cleaning, shopping and running errands. Rarely do we get the opportunity to stop and reflect on what we need from ourselves or others. Keep reading for helpful tips on how to make time for you.
7 Effective Ways to Improve Body Image in Time for Summer
With summer around the corner, many of us start to think more about our bodies and how we feel about them. With the temperatures rising, many of us start to feel more self-conscious and exposed (especially when doing things like going to the beach or having a pool day). The desire to feel confident in our summer clothes is natural, but it's important to approach this with a healthy mindset. Keep reading for 7 effective ways to improve your body image and embrace summer fun with confidence and joy.
Redefining Self-Care
Self-care is the new “buzzword” term that we read about all over social media. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), self-care is defined as “taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical and mental health” (NIMH, 2024). But, what really is self-care? Keep reading to learn more.
Raising Teens with a Healthy Body Image
Parents are pretty aware of the fact that most teens struggle with insecurities; in fact, a recent study found that two-thirds of parents reported that their child is self-conscious about some aspect of their appearance. Keep reading to learn about how you can help your teen develop a positive relationship with food and their body.
Are Your Kids Back at School? 5 Ways for Parents to Practice Self Care During Back to School
Are Your Kids Back to School? 5 Ways to Practice Self Care for Parents
While a lot of parents secretly (or not-so-secretly) rejoice when their kids go back to school, many still struggle to prioritize their own needs. You might be juggling after school activities, appointments, housework, your own career, and a seemingly endless to-do list…but it’s important to carve out time for yourself in the midst of all the chaos. Keep reading for tips on how to incorporate self-care into your routine now that school has started.
5 Tips for College Success
Are you going off to college in the next couple of weeks? Here’s a list of things you can do to get ready.