Creativity is a fundamental aspect of our human experience. There is no healing without imagination. Imagination and creativity are not only essential elements to birthing our goals, but they are necessary for humans to be able to express themselves in the world. Unfortunately, when we have experienced wounding events, we may internalize the message that creativity and expression are to be suppressed. In fact, for some people, creative practices may feel quite scary and unobtainable. In this article we are going to focus on the benefits of creativity, the obstacles to expression, and the small creative moments one can engage with to enhance their overall well-being. 

While the number of trans youth who are able to come out has recently skyrocketed, the care and support has not. In this Letter to Trans Kids, our queer affirming therapist Mac Wilson explains how to identify your innate colors and shapes, find somewhere to lean as you grow, and learn how to blossom in front of others.

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be a profoundly challenging and life-altering experience. This blog will help you navigate the physical, psychological, interpersonal, and existential struggles that come with a cancer diagnosis, and provide resources to help you navigate your cancer journey.

Learn about the power of outdoor experiences to change your pattern thinking and gain new knowledge into yourself and the world around you.

Our therapist who specializes in queer identity issues has seen first-hand how powerful a parent’s response can be when a transgender child comes out. They’ve composed steps that you can take as a parent to support and guide your child, while encouraging their autonomy and self-actualization. You love your child, and you want the best for your child; you can make that happen together.

In this blog, we'll explore two nature meditations that offer a deeper connection to the transpersonal and impermanent elements of nature. Join us as we celebrate the arrival of spring and embark on a journey to connect with the natural world.

The body is the container and vessel in which we experience all things, from beginning to end. Incorporating the body into the therapeutic process is not only incredibly beneficial but essential to health and wellness. Learn about somatic therapy and the deep connection between mind and body.

Six ways to prioritize your mental health during the hustle and bustle this holiday season.

Grief is an inevitable part of the human experience, but it's often misunderstood and surrounded by myths that can hinder the healing process. It’s natural to crave a concrete guide to navigate the tremendous impact of loss, but this is where the perpetuation of myth often begins. While understanding “stages and strategies” can be helpful, I invite you to consider that hidden in the pain of grief, inside your own body and knowing, is a beautifully unique pathway to healing and personal growth.

Self-compassion helps us to move toward self-regulation and healing. Self-compassion has been documented in hundreds of studies as a practice that can build resilience and combat depression, anxiety, stress, and shame. Self-compassion differentiates from self-esteem in that it is not a type of self-judgment, as in, “I just got a promotion at work–I am so amazing!” It is a way of treating ourselves with loving kindness and acceptance in light of the organic ups and downs of everyday life. Whereas self-esteem is dependent on how we perform in the world and whether or not we judge that performance to be acceptable,  self-compassion enhances our ability to fully accept ourselves and treat ourselves with kindness and respect in all types of weather. 

Depression is complex, and for some it is an ongoing mental health condition that affects individuals regardless of gender. However, it is increasingly recognized that depression can manifest differently in men compared to other genders. Let’s explore the ways in which depression shows up in men and the challenges associated with identifying and addressing it. 

Climate anxiety can be overwhelming, but learning to calm your body, compassionately accept your emotions, and find productive ways to channel your energy can all help to bring you peace and hope.

Rhythmic movement has helped us to calm down and regulate our emotions since we were in utero and since our parents rocked us to sleep. It still works today! Learn how rhythm and movement can help you self-regulate.

Improving vagus nerve health can improve your physical and mental health by equipping your body to calm down and moderate your stress response. Learn simple practices to improve your vagal tone.

The confusing experience of being loved and feeling invisible at the same time has a long-term impact on a person’s fundamental belief about themselves in the world. This might look like low self-esteem, struggles with self-worth, or a sense of incompleteness. We all need to be deeply known. Attunement goes beyond empathy, creating a reciprocal, unbroken, resonant connectedness. Attunement is the act of listening, deeper than a simple dialectic or exchange of words or ideas. Just like listening to music, it is deep hearing, holding, and feeling into another’s experience with our entire being.

Understanding how your attachment style affects your intimate relationships can help you understand your own behavior, how you react and respond to intimacy, as well as your partner’s attachment style. Let’s explore anxious attachment: how it is formed, how it shows up in your life, and how to heal.

Sociey pressures us to always work harder toward the elusive goal of “success.” Are you burned out and exhausted from the never-ending pursuit? Rest, ease, and free time are crucial for maintaining balanced mental health. This blog post provides lots of resources and a guided reflection for you to evaluate your true hopes and desires.

Though blaming others is easy, blaming your parents will not help you heal in any way whatsoever. They did the best they could and are imperfect people too. But understanding what does not belong to you in your relationship with them will allow you to heal.

Small, positive actions every day can add up to large changes over time and help you connect to yourself and your vitality. Let’s look at your morning routine and explore ways to weave in small mindful practices.

The issue with “should” statements comes in two parts: 1) They are value-focused and therefore gnaw at the core of who you are or believe yourself to be, and 2) They are unreasonable but treated as fact. Learning to reframe your thoughts through the language of acceptance can help to free you from unrealistic pressures and guilt.