Honest Conversations
The Power of Dialogue in Improving Mental Health
Discover the positive impact of open communication on mental wellness and relationships. Explore insights on creating a safe space, expressing emotions constructively, and gaining practical tips for effective dialogue. Guest blog by Ashley Weigl, LCSW.
Defining Social Anxiety and Steps Toward Helping Yourself
Explore the impact of Social Anxiety Disorder on everyday life and learn insights into diagnosis, treatment, and self-help strategies to manage this condition. Learn how to build confidence, approach your social interactions, and discover the path to recovery today. Guest blog by Milkelis Martinez Walker, LCSW
Navigating Anxiety in Unsettling Times: A Lesson from C.S. Lewis
In a world gripped by collective anxiety, this blog explores the impact of ongoing stressors, and how C.S. Lewis' "The Horse and His Boy" offers a lesson on facing inner turmoil. Ultimately, we don't have to navigate the darkness alone. Guest blog by Mark Strubler, LPC
Hold the Facts: Why It’s Important to Acknowledge Your Partner's Feelings, Even if You Don't Agree with Their Reasoning
In conflicts, validate your partner's feelings, even when you disagree, using the Three R's: Regulate, Relate, Reason. Embrace emotions in relationships and practice for improvement. Couples therapy offers added support. Guest Blog by somatic therapist Raina LaGrand from Root to Rise Somatics.