Six Steps to Get Motivated to Achieve Your Goals
When it comes to setting goals, it isn’t hard to think of where you’d like to be in six months, a year, or even five years. Making steady progress towards these goals is another story entirely. Here are six concrete steps you can take towards achieving your goals, even when your motivation is running dry. 1. Dress The Part While the COVID-19 pandemic has welcomed a new era of casual dress that...Learn More
How to be a Great Listener Part I: The Attitude of a Compassionate Listener
“Listening is an art that requires attention over talents, spirit over ego, others over self.” – Dean Jackson The Attitude of Great Listeners Developing effective and compassionate listening skills is absolutely essential in order to maintain a strong and healthy relationship. Becoming a great listener is not only vital for flourishing romantic relationships, but it is also a skill...Learn More
Getting Help Through EMDR
Traditional psychotherapy has been the usual approach to dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, and addiction. It can involve real and tiring work including reliving uncomfortable memories and feelings out loud for multiple therapy sessions. Historically, this has been the responsible process to identifying and resolving deep issues about thoughts and feelings and functioning in the...Learn More
Healthy Relationship Habits to Encourage in Your Teen
Nothing can fill a parent with trepidation quite like watching their teenager enter the world of dating. While you may feel some “mama bear” instincts to shut it down, your teen needs you to be there for them. And they’re probably craving to know (without telling you): what does a healthy relationship actually look like? Instill these five teachable habits to help your teen build healthy...Learn More
Parenting in the Age of COVID-19: Being There For Our Kids
Whether you’re a parent or caregiver, weathering the pandemic with children has probably felt like a pressure cooker at times. Boredom, turmoil, and anxiety arise when faced with remote school days or filling long afternoons sans extracurriculars. Kids look to the adults in their lives to help them cope with this complex, global situation. How can we make strong mental health choices to...Learn More