Anxiety
Sunlight and Mental Health
As we settle into life post-time change, many of us may start to notice changes in our mental health. From the cold weather to the holiday stress, there are many factors that could contribute to a change in mood, but the most obvious change people seem to notice is the lack of sunlight. We may […]
TIPP Skills: 4 Practical Ways to Utilize Temperature
Today we will be taking a deep dive into the temperature component of TIPP skills. TIPP skills are a group of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills that are utilized to improve emotional regulation. When trying to emotionally regulate, an individual is attempting to effectively manage and decrease the intensity of emotions and symptoms, during a difficult […]
What are TIPP skills?
Have you ever had a moment where you thought, “I didn’t handle that stressful situation in the best way”? Most can relate to reflecting on a stressful and not ideal situation, with a critical eye to their self-management. This can be difficult due to falling into our natural fight or flight responses. These are situations […]
Helping Loved Ones Who Are Struggling with Their Mental Health
It’s no secret that our relationships are so important to us– not only to avoid feelings of loneliness, but science supports the fact that relationships can benefit us physically, emotionally, and intellectually. That drive that we have to want to connect with others is an instinctual drive and is part of what makes us human. […]
Positive Mental Health Perspective During the Holidays: How to be Stress-Free this Season
When we think about the holidays and the end of any year, oftentimes we think of it as a time of celebration, togetherness, family, and joy. While that is the reality for some, for others, it can be a time of high anxiety, depression, and feelings of overwhelm. Many dynamics are at play during this […]
The Mental Health Benefits of a Consistent Routine
Back to Life, Back to Reality As summer winds down, many of us find ourselves returning to the familiar rhythm of everyday life. The traffic, crowded stores, and long lines have all made their comeback now that most people are back from vacations and settled into their regular schedules. While this shift can take some […]
Hypervigilance vs. Stress: Understanding the Difference
In today’s fast-paced world, stress is an expected result of daily living that is a normal encounter. Stress is especially heightened during times of uncertainty, unfamiliarity, and business. Whether it’s any form of loss (job, death in the family or even the loss of a friendship), looming deadlines, a tough conversation, or a full schedule, […]
Self-confidence and Acceptance
Self-confidence and Acceptance Do you sometimes catch yourself overthinking future situations in a stressful way? Thinking and rethinking about what might happen. What you should and shouldn’t say. Even trying to predict how you may act. Or do you find yourself making a plan B… and C, and D for an upcoming event? You may […]
Identity Series: Motivation and Purpose
As previously discussed in the last identity blog, values can be motivating factors for our behaviors. But what else is potentially motivating to us? In today’s blog, we will discuss how motivation and purpose are a part of our identity that also guides our behaviors. Motivation In an article on the behavioral neuroscience of motivation, […]
5 Tips to Help Free You from Anxiety in The New Year
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 19.1% of U.S. adults suffer with anxiety. That means there are a lot of people out there that have some of the same symptoms of anxiety that you do. You are not alone! As we start the new year, use this opportunity to take a long hard […]