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05/27/2023

On May 3rd, the Surgeon General announced that our country is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation with jarring effects on our physical health. Let's work together to build a culture of connection. Reach out to an old or new friend today. Maybe meet up at a park to walk and talk. Perhaps set the phone down during dinner to invite mindful eating and quality conversation. What are ways we can build and strengthen our communities? We all need one another. You are not alone.

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Calls for Action to Address Public Health Crisis, Lays Out Framework for a National Strategy to Advance Social Connection

05/27/2023

Check out this Trauma Tapping Technique as a way to ground yourself, find calm, and lessen stress, anxiety, and symptoms of PTSD. It's free, effective, and takes less than 5 minutes. This is meant to be a tool to decrease distress symptoms, not replace therapy. Please seek help if you do need therapy alongside this coping strategy.

Welcome to Self Help For Trauma. We are a live resource providing information on how you can help yourself and those around you with First Aid for Stress and Trauma (FAST) techniques as a complement to primary care.

05/26/2023

We'll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don't we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don't have to. He makes a compelling case to p...

05/25/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We have wellness visits for our physical health. Why not for our mental health too? Let's spread the word about caring for our mental health, advocating for resources that support mental health, and lessening the stigma on those struggling with mental disorders. Let's start by talking about it.

Show support with NAMI by participating in several annual mental health awareness events. Learn more about the events.

05/24/2023

Have you considered couples therapy? Ever wondered what it actually is? Read on to get a glimpse of what you can expect from the process and overarching goals of couples therapy.

Couples therapy helps build safety to name emotions, express needs, and understand what is happening for each partner during interactions.

04/25/2023

Conflict is going to show up in relationships. But how do couples with strong and long-lasting relationships fight fair? Read on to find out more about why conflict is good and how to navigate it fairly.

All couples encounter and respond to conflict differently. To fight fair, it's not about how often we fight, it's how we handle our conflict.

04/18/2023

What rituals of connection do you and your partner have or would like to incorporate into your relationship? Read on to learn more about rituals, their importance, and how to create more to increase your connection.

Rituals of connection are ways you and your partner can turn towards one another to consistently connect.

03/27/2023

03/17/2023

We encounter stressors every day, it's part of being human. But how do you handle it? Read on to learn more about the effects of too much stress and how to care for ourselves when it does show up.

We can lose track of how many stressors show up in our lives on a daily basis. And the risks from that stress to our health can't be ignored.

10/25/2022

Wondering where to start with your search to find a therapist? Or how to narrow down who you'd like to work with? Check out this guide to finding a therapist who is a good fit for you.

So you have decided to start therapy. The next step is to find a therapist with whom you click and connect, who understands your experience, and who meets your needs and preferences.

09/23/2022

The Ways We Love. Read to learn more about love languages, why they matter, and how they can strengthen your relationships.

Love Languages are five ways we receive love including quality time, gifts, words of affirmation, physical touch, and acts of service

08/29/2022

Emotions are a gateway to understanding ourselves and each other. Read on to find out which emotions are indicating which needs and why it's so important to pay attention to them.

Emotions promote connection with others, help us survive, and even lengthen our lifespans.