We all reach a point in life where we feel confused or lost and not quite sure where to go. For many of us this might be after high school, or at different points throughout life. It might feel like something is wrong or you’re taking the wrong path, but this isn’t necessarily true. Below …
Certain events in our lives trigger our fight, flight, or freeze response and sometimes our nervous system gets stuck in that survival response. Chronic stress, chaotic or unstable environments, death or loss, abuse, and other painful experiences can cause trauma to our nervous system. Over time, our bodies feel comfortable and safe living in our …
Over the last few years, people have been more open about seeking mental health services and embarking on their “healing journey.” This is a major change from past generations and time periods. Being able to hear and relate to other’s healing journeys actually releases a lot of the shame people carry about needing help. There …
In the last five to ten years, more people are realizing how our childhood impacts us as adults. Our home environment, our day to day life, our parents, our family, our culture, our beliefs, and our world experiences during childhood all play a role in who we become as an adult. Many of us are …
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There’s a plethora of information available on how to make positive changes in your life, which can feel really overwhelming. Most of us are confused about where to start and how to navigate making change in our life. Our society as a whole expects immediate gratification, which leaves us frustrated when that doesn’t happen. Real …
People go about their lives feeling anxious and not knowing what they’re experiencing. That might be due to cultural reasons, lack of access to mental health information, or being consistently told by others that “it’s all in your head.” Well, it’s actually not. And here’s why. Our brains are wired for survival, so throughout the …
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