Somatic therapy is a unique form of therapy that focuses on the mind-body connection to bring about holistic change. Using both psychotherapy and physical therapies, somatic therapy can help a person release pent-up tension that is negatively impacting their physical and emotional wellbeing. The theory behind this type of therapy is that past ... Continue Reading
The Resistance Band Can Become Your New BFF
The Resistance Band Can Become Your New BFF By Megan Dozler Do you know the number one thing that causes aches and pains and makes a person feel old? Tight muscles and lack of flexibility! Much attention is given to building muscle, but not enough on how to keep muscles and other soft tissues like ligaments and tendons loose and ... Continue Reading
An Introduction to Sleep Hygiene
An Introduction to Sleep Hygiene By Jazmin Stearne 2020 has been a very stressful year, to say the least. Due to COVID-19, most of us are spending a lot more time at home than we’d like. Most of us work and/or go to school from home. We do our best to practice social distancing; which helps stop the spread of COVID. However, this leaves many of ... Continue Reading
Can Long-Term Isolation Lead to an Addiction?
We are living through some of the most stressful times in recent history. With the global pandemic raging on, many of us are still worried about our own health and the health of our loved ones, especially our older friends and family members. Many of us have also been hit with financial burdens. Some have lost jobs and others have had to close ... Continue Reading
Teaching Kids Mindfulness: The Benefits and Easiest Ways to Do It!
“Pay attention!” It’s a phrase that is uttered dozens of times a week (if not more) in households where children between the ages of two and 18 reside. How is it that when they WANT to, oh say when they are playing video games or watching cartoons, kids can have a tremendous attention span. But at any other time, getting them to be present is ... Continue Reading
The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Families
If you asked any of us a year ago what would life be like in 2020, it’s doubtful anyone would have guessed we’d be going through a global pandemic, replete with lockdowns and self-quarantining. At the beginning of the year, some families might have thought of being forced to stay home from work and school would be a fun little vacation. But as the ... Continue Reading
Are You a Man Suffering from Suicidal Thoughts? Therapy Can Help You
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, men die by suicide more than 3x as often as women. In fact, white males accounted for 69.67% of suicide deaths in 2018. Those are startling statistics. But what’s the reason behind these numbers? Well, according to a recent Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ... Continue Reading
Transgenerational and Intergenerational Trauma from Racism
In the early 2000s, Brent Bezo, a student in the doctoral psychology program at Carleton University in Ottawa, was living with his wife in Ukraine when they began picking up on subtle notes of resentment and skepticism from the native population. In his conversations with the locals, Bezo specifically remembers detecting references to the ... Continue Reading
Hey, Guys: 4 Ways Men Can Practice Self Care By Jazmin Stearne
Hey, Guys: 4 Ways Men Can Practice Self Care By Jazmin Stearne What is the first image that comes to mind when thinking of self-care? If you’re like many, you can probably see the stereotypical image of a woman in a bath robe giving herself a manicure. But that’s not what self-care is entirely about. Self-care is the act of taking time for ... Continue Reading
Can Muslims Benefit from Mental Health Therapy?
People from all cultures, backgrounds, and religious beliefs can suffer under the weight of mental health issues. Traditionally, therapists kept religion out of their office, focusing instead on their client’s mental well-being. But, since spirituality can play such a significant role in a person’s overall health, more and more mental health ... Continue Reading
How Therapy Can Help Families Be Resilient During COVID-19
All of us have struggled in our own way to deal with the effects of the coronavirus. But if you are a parent, you most likely have even more concerns about the impact the virus and subsequent lockdown have had on the emotional health of your children. You’ve most likely taken certain precautions over the past few months to ensure your family’s ... Continue Reading
Work from Home Survival Guide: 7 Easy Steps By Jazmin Stearne
Work from Home Survival Guide: 7 Easy Steps By Jazmin Stearne Working from home is not as easy as it may seem. For instance, your home may also be used as an office and maybe even a classroom. How can you establish boundaries so that you and your family members (who may also be working and/or going to school from home) so that you can all get ... Continue Reading
Creative Expressive Therapies for Kids and Teens
Life hasn’t been the same for any of us for many months now. As we continue to try and adapt our lives to safely deal with this novel coronavirus, it has taken its toll on many, both financially and emotionally. Kids have been hit particularly hard during this time. At first, many might have thought the idea of no school was “awesome!” But as the ... Continue Reading
How to Summer-in-Place with Kids During COVID-19 By Jazmin Stearne
How to Summer-in-Place with Kids During COVID-19 By Jazmin Stearne COVID-19 has had an impact on all of us. This includes our jobs which in turn affects our finances. But what about our kids? Their usual summer vacation is around three months. However, due to the Corona-virus pandemic, our kids have had their summer break extended by three ... Continue Reading
Healing Trauma with the Emotional Freedom Technique
Healing Trauma with the Emotional Freedom Technique By Jazmin Stearne Traditional psychotherapy has many ways to address unresolved trauma. For years we have used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) among other therapy styles. Therapists are now utilizing a different approach for the resolution of trauma; it is ... Continue Reading
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Us Better Understand the Black Lives Matter Movement
Most human beings have implicit biases. And that’s okay, as long as we are aware of them and aware of how our attitudes affect others. In the United States, black people have lived through a long history of violence and social injustice. With the recent deaths of George Flynn and Rayshard Brooks, the Black Lives Matter movement has organized many ... Continue Reading
Stress Management Techniques for People of Color Dealing with Microaggressions
Most human beings don’t get through life without dealing with their fair share of stress. But some people seem to deal with more stress than others. For instance, according to a report by the American Psychological Association (APA), both low-income populations and racial minorities have a greater risk of developing mental and physical health ... Continue Reading
How to Cope with Chronic Pain and Depression
How to Cope with Chronic Pain and Depression By Jazmin Stearne Chronic illness and clinical depression often go hand in hand. It can be a vicious cycle. Some may not realize how exhausting living with chronic pain can be. Chronic pain means just that; pain that is “chronic”. The physical pain does not go away. Managing a chronic illness can be a ... Continue Reading
Father’s Are Forever
Father's are Forever: 6 Ways to Honor Your Dad’s Memory on Father’s Day By Jazmin Stearne Father’s Day can be a somber holiday for some. If you have lost your father (or someone close to you who was a father-figure), you may be feeling sad on days like this. My grandfather was actually my father-figure; and I miss him every day. I always ... Continue Reading
Kids and Racism: How to Start the Conversation
Kids and Racism: How to Start the Conversation By Jazmin Stearne We are living in a time where racial injustice and insensitivity placate everything from politics, to Hollywood, to the playground. Kids are more aware of racial injustice than we might realize. For instance, studies have shown that children tend to notice racial differences as early ... Continue Reading
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