Procrastination is something almost everyone experiences. You might have a deadline looming, yet find yourself scrolling on your phone, cleaning your desk, or doing anything except the task you intended to complete. While procrastination is often labeled as laziness or poor discipline, psychology tells a a deeper story. Understanding why we procrastinate is the first step toward changing it. What Is Procrastination? Procrastination is the voluntary delay of an intended task,

Cognitive dissonance happens when our beliefs, values, or actions clash, creating mental discomfort. Understanding how to recognize and manage cognitive dissonance within ourselves and others can improve personal well-being and strengthen relationships with friends and family.

Therapy can be intimidating due to misconceptions. This post aims to clarify what therapy involves and what to expect.

Winter can bring shorter days, colder weather, and less sunlight, all of which can affect mental health. Many people notice a dip in mood or energy during these months. The good news is that there are practical ways to support your mental well-being through mindfulness and self-care. This post explores concrete actions and introspective practices to help you stay balanced and positive during winter. A cozy winter setting with warm tea and blanket Embrace Mindfulness to Stay P

The start of a new year often comes with quiet pressure: set goals, let go, move on, be better .But change or healing doesn’t usually happen through erasure. It happens through integration . In therapy, we know that nothing we carry is accidental. Coping strategies, beliefs, patterns, formed to help us survive something difficult. This New Year activity offers a more compassionate approach: honoring what you’re carrying forward while acknowledging what no longer needs to come

This blog introduces Narrative Belief Reframing, a gentle, trauma-informed approach for working with negative core beliefs that continue to feel true even when a person intellectually knows they are not. Many people in therapy express frustration that insight alone hasn’t changed beliefs such as “I’m not safe,” “I’m a burden,” “I’m too much,” or “It was my fault.” The blog explains that this disconnect is not resistance or failure—it reflects how beliefs formed through surviv

When we understand mental health, we can: Recognize our own needs: Awareness helps us notice when we need rest, support, or professional help. Mental wellness is the foundation beneath the noise of daily life. It shapes how we think, feel, and respond to the world around us. I invite you to see mental wellness as a gift, one that deserves attention, respect, and love. By embracing mental health and education surrounding mental health, we help to reduce mental health stig

Mindfulness helps us notice what’s happening inside us without needing to fix or escape it. Approaches like the Hakomi Method offer a framework for doing just that; listening to the body, honoring curiosity, and allowing insight to arise naturally rather than through force. Co-regulation reminds us that we don’t have to do this alone. Our nervous systems are shaped by connection. The calming presence of another person, or even an animal can help our body feel safe enough to

Have you ever felt anxious waiting for a text from your partner or family member? Your mind telling you everything is probably fine, but your stomach twisting with worry that something must be wrong? Or maybe you’ve had the opposite experience; feeling a need to pull back or create space when someone gets too close, even if you care about them. While there’s no single explanation for all the ways we relate to others, these patterns can be traced back to our attachment style.

The air is cooler, a gentle breeze whispers through the trees, and leaves begin to fall. As October unfolds, our days grow shorter, inviting a sense of reflection. You might find yourself feeling a bit sad or even unsettled. This month marks a natural shift in rhythm: the days become shorter, the weather cooler, and we start to realize that another year is drawing to a close. While autumn can bring beauty and comfort with its crisp evenings and cozy sweatshirts, it can also s

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