On the Fence about getting started with therapy? Your guide to making it to your first appointment
So you're looking for a therapist but struggling to make the final decision? This guide will help you overcome common challenges with this phase of the journey.
The Power of Words: Reducing Mental Health Stigma in Everyday Language
Flash forward, many years later. Now as an adult, having finally shared my previously unspoken truths, several years into my therapy and healing journey. Having now become a mental health therapist, and a leader both in mental health and faith communities, grounded in the reality of how harmful it can be to throw around mental health terms without proper care
Loneliness vs Being Alone: Feeling Connected when No one is around
Many people confuse being alone with feeling lonely, but the two are quite different. Being alone is a physical state where one is simply not with others, while loneliness is an emotional state that can feel painful and isolating, regardless of one's social situation. Understanding this distinction is crucial as we navigate our paths toward deeper connection and well-being.
Breaking the Cycle of Loneliness: Embracing Connection through Holistic Healing
In today’s fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and disconnection are increasingly common, yet often overlooked. For many, especially those breaking cycles in their families or communities, this isolation can feel compounded.
5 Ways to Practice Right Relationship with the Earth
Breathing in the oxygen the trees offered, I felt called to embrace one of them. Yes, I hugged a tree, and though it might have looked odd to some, that simple act was a powerful moment of release. It shook me loose from the myth of disconnection and nudged me closer to a fundamental truth—the omnipresent connection around us.