Today, we often used the terms “being stressed out” and “having anxiety” interchangeably. But just how similar (or different) are they? Stress versus anxiety. Stress is our body’s natural response to an external trigger. When we feel stress in the short-term, from...
Since the 1990s, rates of teenage and adolescent depression and anxiety have been on the rise. And unlike adults, many teens underestimate the effects that stress has on their mental, emotional, and physical health both in the short and long-term. These effects...
What is depression? These days, it’s not uncommon to hear the expression, “I am so depressed right now”. But depression is very different than feeling sad after a breakup or irritable after a difficult day at work. Depression is an all-consuming sadness that affects...
What is Sand Tray Therapy? Sand tray therapy, sometimes called the World Technique, is a form of expressive therapy. In its most basic form, sand tray therapy presents clients with an opportunity to create an imaginary world in sand that symbolizes and reflects their...
It may not come as a surprise that more than two-thirds of New Year’s resolutions fail each year. The question is why? Although the answer is complicated and personal for each of us, here’s what it boils down to. Number one, our goals are based on society’s...
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that comes on with the shorter days and colder weather of wintertime. Not to be taken lightly, SAD is more than just “the winter blues”. Rather, it is a serious mental...
