Strategies to Take Care of Your Mind + Body: Get Outside

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Did you know that 20 minutes a day spent outside can provide some awesome health benefits?

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Mind + Body: Hormones

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Since there is often overlap between mental health and medical symptoms, it is recommended to consult with medical and mental health professionals on options for care.

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Peripartum Depression

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A new baby brings a lot of change. While change can be fun and exciting, it can also feel overwhelming. Arrival of a baby can trigger feelings of doubt as a parent and fear of being able to provide for the baby’s needs.

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High Functioning Depression “I’m Good”

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“How are you doing?” “Fine” “I’ve noticed a change recently.” “I’m good”. This is a rather typical response from those who seem to be functioning just fine. They go to work or school consistently, join in on social outing and appear to be successful in their accomplishments. They may use things like exercise, hobbies, substance use, or sex to cope.

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Destigmatize Seeking Professional Help for Your Kid as a Parent – You aren’t a Failure

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Two out of three parents are saying that they are “extremely” or “very” worried about the mental health status in young people, according to a Harris poll. The youth-mental-health-crisis is a concern for most Americans, especially parents who are seeing a worsening their children’s mental health since the pandemic.

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Eating Disorder Awareness

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National Eating Disorders awareness week aims to educate about the realities of eating disorders. #SeeTheChange

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Anxieties Around Meeting Needs

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“My needs are not being met” is a common complaint in relationships. You may be experiencing loneliness due to lack of a fulfilling connections with a partner or family, friends, and/ or social connections. Perhaps you are not feeling respected or esteemed by others within your current role and feeling as though you are “not living up to your full potential”. While these needs are stressful, they are compounded when the foundational basics are not met.

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Who needs a little extra tender loving care during the holiday season?

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Can you think of something who is a bit “pricky”? Maybe their attitude is not very attractive. Perhaps they have been hurting, holding on to bitterness and in turn, pushing away family and friends. Try showing unconditional-positive-regard to demonstrate love and acceptance while also holding onto your own boundaries.

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Journaling with CARE Counseling

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Awareness of emotional and behavioral patterns is an important aspect for change. If you are not aware that there is a problem, why change? During the holiday season, you will most likely be observing behaviors of your family and friends and may begin to reflect more on how these experiences have shaped your sense of self.  

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Creating a Calming Corner

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While calming corners can be used an alternative behavioral management strategy for children who are having difficulties with self-regulation, both children and adults can benefit from spending time in a calming corner when feeling one of more of the following:

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