Understanding and communicating your emotions can help you move through uncomfortable feelings while building resilience and mental well-being. But sometimes, it’s easier to default to basic descriptions like “happy,” “sad,” “bored,” or “tired” when it’s too consuming to fully wrap your head around how you feel. The Emotion Wheel can be a helpful tool that… Continue reading How to Name Your Emotions
Each day, our minds are filled with thousands of thoughts, ideas, and concerns. Thoughts of panic, joy, fear, and anger can circulate throughout the brain and impact mental health. Journaling is a personal and intimate way to explore and grasp emotions. Why journaling? Journaling helps manage stress and increases self-awareness. It provides an outlet for… Continue reading Journaling for Better Mental Health
As much as we may try, external changes like changing jobs, moving to a new home, or a once-in-a-century viral pandemic can get in the way of continuing “life as normal.” Having a routine and structure at home can help your family tackle big changes when they come. Every family is different, and there is… Continue reading Falling Back into Routine
Self-care is crucial to improved mental health. Here are a few ways to add self-care to your daily routine as a way to reduce stress and promote overall wellness. Drink water Adding a little H2O is an easy addition to your daily routine. Start your day right with a glass and drink more throughout the… Continue reading 5 Tips for Sustainable Self-Care
July 24 is International Self-Care Day (ISD). This worldwide event allows people to share how they practice self-care while offering better ways for everyone to cultivate wellness in their daily lives. First developed in 2011 by the International Self-Care Foundation, the founder’s vision is to create a world where people live long, healthy lives by… Continue reading International Self-Care Day
Some parents find that summer is the best time for their children to develop new skills and meet friends. For children with mental health needs, finding the right location with properly trained staff can feel challenging. Check out this list of summer activities geared towards helping your child enhance their skills and gain confidence while… Continue reading Therapeutic Summertime Activities for Kids
The popularity of tablets and smartphones continues to creep into groups of younger and younger kids. According to a study conducted in 2016, 52% of children under 8 years old had access to a mobile device. In 2018, this number increased to 75%. Excessive screen time from such a young age can lead to poorer… Continue reading Cutting the Cord: A Technology-Free Summer
The number one thing people said last year when the world shut down due to COVID-19 was, “Thank goodness this happened in the spring when we can get outside.” They took to parks and trails to walk, run, bike and skate. Both bicycle and camper sales skyrocketed—so much, in fact, that many stores ran out… Continue reading How Getting Outdoors Can Improve Mental Health
You’ve probably uttered the words, “I really should” before rattling off a long to-do list. While it feels good to check off chores, that list can become never-ending. Whether it’s dishes, laundry, errands or other tasks, inevitably these chores come back around again, and after a few cycles, you can start to feel stressed out… Continue reading Summertime Self-Care
In this video, Amanda Pratt, LCSW / LMSW teaches us what coping is and how it can help you navigate the path toward better mental health.
