Mindfulness is the practice of being “in the now,” but how the heck do you do it and, more importantly, why should you? In this week’s blog, we unpack the incredible practice of mindfulness and discuss how it can shift your perspective and change your life!
Last week, we introduced you to one of our fantastic providers, Dr. Ann Marie. This week, she lays out the specific steps on how to get your family back on track… just in time for the start of the school year!
Before we get to the juicy stuff, let’s answer a question that may be entering your brain right about now: “What is a sleep consultant?” A sleep consultant helps you sleep better… that’s pretty obvious. But what wasn’t clear to me until I got into the wellness world was the fact that sleep specialists are […]
Do you hide your hands when meeting someone new? Do you find yourself mindlessly biting your nails or picking your cuticles while watching TV or when particularly stressed? Do you see this behavior in your child? We unpack nail biting/picking, explain why people do it, and share some of the best treatments for this habit.
As an eating disorder therapist and as a parent, I know how difficult it is to support a teenager who is struggling with weight. There’s a fine line between teaching your child to love their body while also emphasizing the importance of healthy eating habits. In the past 30 years, teen obesity has quadrupled in the U.S., so how do we help our kids?
Life is full of choices and challenges. How great would it be to have someone in your corner every step of the way, helping you to navigate this journey? Well, as a matter of fact, you can! A life coach can be an incredible asset, and in the following blog I will give you 5 reasons why.
Nearly 5 million of our nation’s children are currently diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Kids are susceptible to developing a disorder due to risk factors in their biology or genetics, within their families, schools, and communities, and among their peers. So, how do you know if/when it’s time for your child to see a therapist? Read on for 6 signs that your child may need to begin therapy.
JUULing and vaping are taking the teenage world by storm. Middle and high schoolers across the country are trying this new drug trend, even within the walls of their schools, and getting addicted to nicotine in the process. What can we do about it?
Sports metaphors are everywhere. In business, in the classroom, in the movies, in finance, in our day-to-day life. Lots of us don’t play a sport anymore, or never even did, but the competitive anxieties still remain in our modern life, well beyond the field or court. We judge and compare ourselves to others, whether it’s through a co-worker’s career advancement or a traveling friend’s Instagram account.
You’ve decided to see a therapist? Amazing! Now you just have to pick the right one and that’s the hard part. CBT? DBT? Psychologist vs Psychiatrist? Hypnosis? Sand tray? Dance Therapy? With so many types of therapy and practitioners, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially when you are dealing with the thing that made you want to go to therapy in the first place! We are here with insider tips to help you make sense of all the conflicting information out there and find the right therapist for you!
