December Week 3 – Exploring Why Parenting Is Harder In Today’s World

Do you ever feel like your parents had an easier time raising children decades ago than you do today? You might not be imagining things. There are quite a few concrete reasons why parenting feels harder today than it did (more…)

The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is an intricate web of sensations, a persistent companion for many that often traces its roots back to unexpected sources. One such elusive connection that researchers and healthcare professionals are exploring is the profound link between chronic pain (more…)

December Week 1 – Practical Tips for Managing Depression During the Holidays

The holiday season, often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, can be a period of profound emotional challenges for many. The high expectations, social pressures, and the constant portrayal of festive cheer can sometimes deepen the feelings of (more…)

Is Stress Ever Good for You?

Just hearing the word “stress” can make anyone stressed out. We tend only to use this term when talking about pressure, annoyances, strife, and being out of balance. But did you know stress comes in many forms — including positive (more…)

September Week 4 – How to Cope If Your Dream Job Left You Hanging

For as long as you can remember, you had this idea of what you wanted to do for a living. After attending college and graduating, you started applying for roles that matched what you were looking for.

Immediately after graduation, (more…)

September Week 2 – How to Cope on the Anniversary of a Loss

Your alarm clock wakes you up as normal. After pressing snooze once, and when the second alarm rings, you turn off the alarm and start the process of waking up and getting out of bed.

You spend the first half (more…)

September Week 1 – What Is the Polyvagal Theory?

The Polyvagal Theory is a psychological and neurobiological concept that explores the connection between our physiological responses in the body and the mind’s emotional well-being. Coined by Dr. Stephen Porges in 1994, this theory has revolutionized the way we perceive (more…)

August Week 3 – What Causes Attachment Trauma?

They say that the past makes you into the person you are today. Your positive and negative experiences will both have an impact on who you turn into as an adult.

If your parents were both teachers, you might be (more…)

What Is CBT-I?

You toss and turn in bed all night, willing sleep to come. You know the average human needs at least 7-8 hours of sleep to maintain optimal daily functioning. At this point, you feel as if you’ll be lucky to (more…)