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...
Sleep: Why is it important? A lot of us don’t get enough sleep, or don’t get optimal quality of sleep. In our busy schedules, sleep can often be overlooked. Our body needs sleep on every level, from the immune system, digestion, mood and hormone regulation,...
Taking advantage of warm summer weather yields plenty of physical, emotional, and social benefits, especially when coupled with physical activity and quality time with loved ones. Something as simple as exposure to sunlight can induce the release of serotonin, a happy hormone. When we don’t...