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Boundaries define limits, beginnings, edges and endings. Relational boundaries define individuals, what connects them to others and what sets them apart. When boundaries are thoughtfully structured, they can create a sense of safety. Conversely, when they are poorly...

Content warning: Article contains examples of trauma experiences with food and nutrition. As we come into a new year, many of us are drawn to the idea of making resolutions to improve our lives. Our resolutions may include nutritional goals, which have a powerful...

A new year is approaching, and soon many U.S. adults will be participating in the annual tradition of New Year’s Resolutions. Since 2022, data suggests that many people are now prioritizing their mental health over their physical health when setting New Year’s...

Art therapy can be a useful form of treatment for both in-office and individual outpatient therapy via telehealth. Here are a few ways in which art therapy can be helpful: Non-verbal expression: Art therapy can allow you to express your thoughts and emotions without...

Sometimes, outside on a walk, it is amazing to watch how things hold on to life.  In the alps, for example, as vegetation grows more and more sparse with altitude, the most amazing flowers can be found, holding on and even thriving in difficult spaces. Between rocks...

Our bodies and our minds are connected. If we feel physically or emotionally unbalanced our nervous system sends us a message; something is not right! For instance, imagine what happens when you are on an unstable surface—your body is not in balance—your brain tries...

Protect your emotional health, create positive and fulfilling online experiences The online social world is as much a part of daily life as IRL (in real life), yet the two experiences are fundamentally different. The cues and strategies to safely and successfully...

Anxiety is that pit in your stomach, recurring and unwanted thoughts, or a haunting sense of some unknown but impending danger. Stress is worrying about some clearly identifiable situation right in front of you. Both kinds of worry ramp up our flight/flight/freeze...

Why it is not a phase and what we can do about it It is undisputed that today’s young adults, teens and children are in the midst of a national mental health crisis. Post-COVID, there is evidence that all generations are suffering from stress and poor mental health as...

In all that you and your partner do to prepare for your wedding, make sure you also prepare for your life to come—the marriage you will build together. In my work with couples, I see many surprises that could have been avoided had they been discussed prior to getting...