Well, it is officially here! Pride Month has officially entered the chat. I am hoping this article leaves you with some encouragement and motivation to engage in self-love by celebrating Pride Month in the way you will enjoy best.

Have you ever experienced a situation? Where are you anticipated to be filled with joy and happiness, but for some reason, you were overwhelmed, or taken aback by feelings of sadness?

We are acutely aware of the way that the current social climate impacts, children and teens, and even the ways that some of the protective proactive drills also serve as a source of anxiety for students. Today we will take a few moments to address a few ways that parents, guardians, and adults in the lives of students can assist students through these proactive drills for readiness.

We all know the phrase that money doesn’t grow on trees, and as you become an adult with more responsibilities, don’t we feel the weight of that statement?

The chaos can be any uncertainties, insecurities, or fears we are struggling with presently. So how do we find calm in our chaos? To maintain some peace or hope, here are some simple ways you can explore inner peace. 

How do we know the difference between depression and burnout? Burnout can be mental and physical exhaustion that comes from feeling stressed, overworking, pushing yourself too hard and disregarding what your personal needs are. But depression is a whole different ball game. 

Some of us express ourselves by writing words in a journal, on our phone, or on any type of paper we can get our hands on. Whether you are writing words in poetry form, a story, or applying the words to musical tunes. 

Most people can identify at least one relationship that has impacted them in a negative way throughout their lifetime. But have you ever wondered if you’ve experienced relational trauma? So what is the difference between a bad relationship and relational trauma? Today we will take the time to explore this topic together

First Responders are trained professionals who typically arrive first on the scene of any type of emergency, some people classify them in different ways in their head but one thing they all have in common is that they are humans too. 

Social media seems to be the annoying pestering little brother that wants you to play with him and when you open up the apps, you seem to feel less fulfilled and more anxious because of the comparisons you create in your head. 

How often do you use a device, whether your phone, tablet, or computer where you go to a social media site or application to get updates on whatever you are interested in?

Have you ever heard of Dry January? Some people want a nice healthy reset for the beginning of a new year and decide to not consume alcohol for the full month of January. The effects of alcohol if drank frequently can impact your health in different ways.

Do you strive for a successful career and want to be recognized by others in your field for all your extra efforts or projects you work on? As it is admirable to be cherished in your workplace and valued by your employer and coworkers, it can become a behavioral addiction feeling like you have to work instead.

For those who take pride in their work or career path, being viewed as “irreplaceable” may be a goal to show that you are the best of the best in your field, but could this be creating an increase in tension for the workers and exacerbating or increasing the presence of workplace anxiety.

Connecting with our people is an enormous part of health and wellness and holidays are a great opportunity for connection and memory-making. We compiled a list of fun local activities that are free or low cost depending on your heart's desires to do with your partners, family, and friends.

As a mental health counselor, there have been many times I have encouraged people to work on the way they talk to themselves, but sometimes this can be challenging.

After experiencing infidelity trauma, you may find yourself asking, will I ever get over this? Will I feel like this forever? In these times of questioning, you may be wondering how to recover. Before expanding, I would be remiss not to share, that recovery looks different for everyone

Some people use a shared traumatic experience with another person as an anchoring point to create a false sense of security and acceptance. Survivors of trauma who experience trauma bonding often find it more challenging to leave the relationship, advocate for themselves, set boundaries, and state their needs.

Death can be tricky to talk about with anyone. No matter the person's age, we are all human and have big feelings. Though we know that death is an inevitable part of life and talking about it can be painful to discuss.

Sometimes anxiety and perfectionism may be linked for some individuals. If you strive to be perfect, it may leave some lingering feelings of anxiousness due to not meeting your own personal unrealistic expectations.