Many people feel uneasy around spiders, crowded elevators, or tall buildings. For some, these fears become overwhelming and interfere with daily life. Phobias are intense, persistent fears that cause significant anxiety and often lead to avoidance of certain situations. Common phobias include: Arachnophobia (fear of...
Expressive Art Therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses art, such as drawing, painting, movement and writing. You don’t have to “be good at art” or learn how to do art in a certain way. It's about using creativity to explore emotions, thoughts and experiences...
Most of us move through the day holding tension within our body and not realizing it. Our breaths become more shallow, our bodies tense and our minds race. Sometimes we forgot to simply pause and take a deep breath. This practice is a simple invitation...
Hold a frozen lemon (or really any cold object) will immediately engages our sense due to the cold temperature. The texture and smell of the lemon will also stimulate our sense. This can bring our thinking brain out of the emotional spiral and back into...
Our world moves so fast, finding time to unwind can be challenging. You may have tried different ways to relax—maybe scrolling through your phone or watching TV—but still feel like true rest is just not happening for you. If this sounds familiar, I’d like to...
A new year often brings goals and resolutions. For me, one consistent goal is adding more physical activity to my life. It’s something I’ve struggled with over the years—life gets busy, and I often fall off the bandwagon. But I’ve learned that tackling one small...