Resources to nourish the whole self.

Many of us struggle with finding purpose and meaning in life. But don't worry, there are ways to discover what truly matters to you and live a life full of purpose. Whether it's through exploring your passions, helping others, or making a positive impact on the world, you can find the direction and motivation you need to live a meaningful life. Let’s explore in more detail.

Emotional validation is the act of acknowledging and accepting another person's feelings as valid and understandable. In today’s blog, we will break down 5 strategies on how to self-validate or validate someone you love to enhance the connection to ourselves and others. We often feel more connected to ourselves or others when we feel heard and understood, not to mention strengthens the relationship with ourselves or with someone we care about.

Cultivating an abundance mindset is crucial for achieving success and happiness in life. It is a mindset that focuses on the possibilities rather than limitations and believes that there is always enough to go around. By adopting an abundance mindset, you can overcome fear and scarcity thinking that hold you back from pursuing your dreams. Instead, you will be more open to new opportunities, embrace challenges, and see failures as opportunities for growth.

If you're experiencing symptoms of anxiety, you're not alone. Anxiety affects millions of people around the world. However, there are holistic approaches you can take to manage and alleviate anxiety symptoms. By adopting a holistic approach to addressing your anxiety, you can cultivate a greater sense of calm, balance, and overall wellness. Let’s explore in more detail.

Overthinking can be a major obstacle to productivity, creativity, and overall happiness. It can lead to feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, and indecisiveness. In this blog post, we'll explore practical tips for overcoming it. By learning to recognize and manage your overthinking tendencies, you can improve your mental health and gain more control over your life. Don't let overthinking hold you back any longer - read on to learn how to break free from this harmful habit.

Discover how to create a life worth living with our latest blog post. We delve into the key ingredients that make up a fulfilling life and explore practical strategies for achieving your goals. From setting intentions to cultivating meaningful relationships, our holistic approach to living will inspire you to take action and lead a purposeful life. Read on to find out more.

In the tapestry of our lives, family is often the most intricate and profound thread. As we navigate the complexities of relationships, it becomes crucial to approach family dynamics with a holistic mindset, acknowledging the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In this blog post, we explore how a therapeutic approach can nurture holistic family connections, fostering a harmonious environment where individuals can thrive.

Validation does not always (or even usually!) mean saying “You’re right” or “I’m sorry.” In conflict, we often fear that validating the other person is akin to “losing” the argument or giving up. It can actually be quite the opposite. Validation can build compassion, cultivate connection, and lead to strengthened communication.

Exploring 6 ways to stop the overthinking spiral. Have you ever got lost in your thoughts and felt like you were spiraling down a rabbit hole? Well, if so, you are not alone. Most of us have experienced the struggling of rumination and constant chatter in our minds. Let’s explore how to manage overthinking.

Have you ever experienced a time where you were so upset that nothing you seemed to try could work to help calm you down? TIPP is a DBT skill that activates our parasympathetic nervous system to help us rest and slow down by regulating our emotions.

Holistic psychotherapy offers hope for chronic pain sufferers. This comprehensive approach addresses psychological triggers, stress reduction, coping strategies, and lifestyle factors, leading to lasting relief and improved well-being. If you're living with chronic pain, consider holistic psychotherapy as part of your pain management strategy for a more comprehensive solution.

Attachment styles are patterns of relating to others, primarily formed in early childhood through interactions with caregivers. These styles play a significant role in shaping how individuals approach emotional intimacy and relationships, impacting their trust, vulnerability, and behavior. Working with a licensed mental health professional is a safe and supportive way to address and potentially change one's attachment style.

The text explores the concept of embodiment, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with the physical body in a culture that often prioritizes intellectual and emotional aspects over the physical. It defines embodiment as the experience of being a body in a social context and highlights the significance of exteroception, proprioception, and interoception in creating a felt sense of self.

Finding a therapist can be hard, finding the right therapist for your teen may feel extremely overwhelming. In this article, we discuss what is important to keep in mind when looking for the right therapist for your teen.

Trauma can make it more difficult to connect and engage with others and can lead to difficulties in trust, communication, and intimacy.

An exploration of Intrusive Thoughts, including what they are, who has them, and why they’re so emotionally distressing. From there, we’ll move into exploration of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a mindfulness-based behavioral therapy that can offer us relief in the form of psychological flexibility.

Stress presents itself differently in adolescents than in adults and can sometimes be overlooked. Today we will take a closer look at signs of stress in adolescents and then review ways to holistically help decrease your child’s stress.

Just as our stories are different depending on how the nervous system is functioning, the stories we are telling ourselves also impact how the nervous system is functioning. We have the ability to help support the nervous system in regulating or to contribute to dysregulation.

An exploration of boundaries as a radical act of self-care. We’ll discuss what boundaries actually are, why they’re difficult to set, and why we need them both for our mental health and for the health of our relationships.

Grounding encompasses simple tactics aimed at disengaging from emotional distress. These tactics include distractions directing our attention outward, to the external world. They also are helpful to bring us back to the present moment.

How will I know when I’ve found a healthy relationship? I wish there was a simple answer to this question. One of the most important characteristics of a healthy relationship is both partners feeling safe. This can be tricky because it’s different than feeling comfortable. Sometimes, we stay in relationships because they are familiar even if we aren’t happy or if our needs are consistently unmet.

Part two in our two-part series about the Nervous System! We’ll explore the vagus nerve, the definition of vagal tone, and practices to regulate our nervous system.

Take some time to learn what is happening in your nervous system. We explain the purpose of your nervous system, how it impacts you on a day to day, and explain polyvagal theory. Gain a better understanding of how the mind and body are connected and influence each other.

Gratitude can have a significant impact on both your mental and physical health. So, what is it exactly? “Scientists conceptualize gratitude as both a state and a trait” (Jans-Beken, L., et al, 2020). It’s something that can become a part of how we see ourselves and the world around us (that is dependent on the state we are in) as well as something that we can intentionally do.