Stress & Emotions

Completing the Stress Cycle
October 23, 2024

There is no denying we live in a stressful world. Stressors include external things like work, family, finances, friends, discrimination, and societal expectations, as well as internal factors such as self-criticism, identity, memories, the future. Stress is a normal...

Strategies to Manage Symptoms of Depression
July 9, 2024

Living with depression can be incredibly challenging, but there are effective strategies that can make a significant difference in managing its symptoms. First, establishing a routine can provide stability and a sense of control, which can be helpful with...

How to Support Emotional Regulation in Your Teens
July 9, 2024

What is emotional regulation you might ask? Emotional regulation is the “ability to exert control over one’s own emotional state.” It is quite common for teens to struggle with emotional dysregulation due to the flood of hormones rushing through...

Thriving Through Seasons: Navigating Emotions and Goals at Work
April 3, 2024

As winter blooms into spring, and spring turns to summer, the world awakens with vibrant energy and numerous possibilities. Beyond the chirping birds and blooming flowers lies a business landscape ripe for growth. As a former sales and marketing...

Five Quick Tools to Alleviate Stress at Work
April 3, 2024

In today’s fast-paced work environment, it’s crucial to have quick and effective strategies to alleviate stress. Below are five tools you can use in around ten minutes to improve your mental health during a work break, starting with STOP,...

Preparing for Finals
January 16, 2024

As finals are approaching, it is a common time where students might get overly stressed and burnt out. Here are some tips to help prevent burnout and reduce stress. Since this is a higher-pressure time, it’s unreasonable to think...

Embracing Connection: A Guide to Overcoming Holiday Loneliness
December 8, 2023

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness. However, for many, it can also be a period of intense loneliness. Whether you’re physically distant from loved ones, coping with loss, or simply feeling...

Self-Esteem and Self-Actualization versus the Transcendent Self 
July 14, 2023

In my counseling practice, I am often asked about the importance of a healthy self-esteem, and how to get a “better” one: “My performance (in school, in sports, in social situations) suffers because I don’t have enough self-confidence. How...

A Hole in Your Heart: Living with Grief and Loss 
July 14, 2023

I was talking with a client the other day, let’s call her Julie (not her real name), about the recent loss of a relationship which had affected her deeply. Our conversation went something like this: Me: The final stage of...

Resiliency for Adults
January 17, 2023

Resiliency can be a buzzword for many. What does it mean? Well, Webster defines resiliency as “an ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change.” In counseling, we look at things like resiliency factors for our...