We’re all familiar with the boundless energy of puppies, especially when they get the infamous “zoomies.” It’s a joy to watch these bursts of pure excitement as they run in circles or back and forth at top speed. But have you ever noticed that after the zoomies, some dogs seem to crash? Dogs use […]

  Our lives are full of relationships.  The relationships we have with our family and friends. The relationships we have with colleagues.  Even the relationship we have with our neighbors or the local barista at the coffee shop that we frequent. To many, one of the most important relationships is the relationship we hold with […]

  From battling the influence of social media dictating how one should look and feel, to mass media portraying a one-sided image, to pop culture trying to set standards for the majority of households, raising children with healthy self-esteem and a positive view of themselves can be challenging. However, it is a cornerstone of positive […]

  Have you ever braced yourself as your loved one came home after a night of drinking wondering if they were going to start a fight? Or, can you not rest until your partner feels happy again? Better yet, is it difficult to enjoy your good news when your sibling is having a bad day, […]

  Are you sitting right now? Standing? Do you feel the ground beneath your feet or the support of a chair behind your back? Pause. Breathe in and feel how your chest rises and then falls in rhythm with your inhale and exhale. Mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and breathwork are all wonderful pathways to exploring the […]

  When we witness the suffering of others, it is natural to experience an urge to help them, as we feel compassion and a desire to ease their struggles however we can. We respond to the suffering of others with warmth and care, walking with them on their journey and connecting with their feelings rather […]

    Refuel your mind and body with the same care you give your electronics. After working diligently for two semesters on my PhD in Psychology, I decided to take an 8-week break. My program runs year-round and this was the only opportunity I would have to rest and recharge before diving back into the […]

  As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, many people continue to work from home. Although this should mean working normal hours and then shutting down the tech, for many people that takes on a different meaning. Work from home might mean taking on multiple roles and struggling to disconnect. In order to live a healthy […]

  The need for connection to other people is a huge part of being human. We need physical touch, communication, and nurturing. During times of COVID, maintaining connections can be hard. Especially because human beings are social creatures, lack of connection can lead to feeling depressed or anxiety-ridden. Whether you are in quarantine, maintaining social […]

  Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion. It can pull the life out of you, and remove any happiness within your life. Continual burnout not only affects the person experiencing it, but it can reflect back to that person’s family. Whether you are the sole caretaker for an adult family member, dealing […]