Mental health

Coping with Change

March 19, 2018

Written by Emily Reich. Bob Dylan once said that “there is nothing so stable as change". Yet it is something that many people struggle with, in spite of its ubiquity. This challenge is understandable. It… Continue reading

Men and Emotions Series (Part 3)

February 26, 2018

In my previous post, I discussed how learning to identify emotions is something that happens over time. This process can be particularly difficult due to messages about suppressing emotions. I also talked about the benefit… Continue reading

Men and Emotions Series (Part 2)

December 20, 2017

In my previous post, I talked about how socialization can create unattainable standards of masculinity that often result in men making efforts to suppress emotions and/or only express emotions that have been considered “acceptable” such… Continue reading

Men and Emotions Series (Part 1)

December 18, 2017

This series will discuss men’s emotional expression as well as help seeking behavior. Through four posts, we will explore factors that contribute an often restrictive emotional expression among men, ways in which men can begin… Continue reading

Managing Trauma

April 23, 2014

The Truth about Trauma 70% of adults in the US have experienced some form of trauma in their lifetime. A vast majority of the depression, anxiety and even relationship issues we treat can be traced… Continue reading

Your Relationship with Yourself

March 27, 2014

We frequently talk about our relationships, but we often forget about the relationship we have with ourselves. Take a moment to check in with yourself. Be gentle. Do you like spending time alone? What do… Continue reading

Be Your Own Therapist

March 20, 2014

Here are 5 ways you can be your own therapist: 1. Take care of yourself. Eating healthy foods and having a regular exercise routine can do wonders for your mental health. Taking time out of your day or your week for yourself, can… Continue reading

Be Kind to Yourself

March 12, 2014

Be careful how you talk to yourself. We know it matters how we talk to others. Sometimes we forget that it’s equally important to treat ourselves with words of kindness and understanding. If you go… Continue reading