What is Mindfulness? These days, a lot of people are talking about mindfulness. But what exactly does this mean? Put simply, mindfulness is the state of being in the present moment. It is a practice of intentionally bringing all of your awareness into the here and...
If you are someone who is suffering from anxiety right now, know that you are not alone. Anxiety is our body’s natural reaction to stress. While short bursts of stress hormones can be helpful and actually benefit our minds and bodies, chronic stress and anxiety is not...
There is a lot happening in the world right now – from coronavirus, to identity politics, to the urgency to take care of our planet (and everything in between). It is more important than ever that we learn to talk openly about our own and others’ mental health....
What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence is sometimes referred to as “emotional quotient” or EQ. It is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions as well as the emotions of others. There are five main categories that encompass emotional...
An essential first step towards beginning therapy is to find a therapist with whom you connect and feel safe. Keep in mind there is no one-size-fits-all formula. However, there are things to consider when finding the best therapist for you and below we’ve broken down...
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...
