Summer Self Care for Teens
As we’ve talked about in previous posts summer has its pros and cons. Sometimes there is too much time, leading you…
How to Strike the Right Work/Play Balance
Continuing our series focusing on caring for your mental wellness in the summer, this week we are talking about how to…
How to Step Away from Unhealthy Friendships
If you’ve existed as a young person long enough, you’ve probably experienced a friend breakup. They can be just as painful…
How to Be a Friend
We get back what we put out into the world, and that is never more true than with our relationships. If…
How to Make Friends When You Are Shy or Socially Anxious
We all want to have meaningful connections and treasured friends we can laugh with, spend our Friday nights with, and lean…
The Benefits of Friendships for Young Adults
This month we will be focusing on friendships! As a young adult, friendships can fill your heart with joy, give you…
Introduction to ACT Therapy “Tools”
So far we’ve discussed a broad overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, pronounced “act” because it is an action-oriented therapy!),…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: the Processes
Last week we introduced Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with a brief overview, which you can check out here, but as a…
An Introduction to ACT Therapy
Before we dive in, I would like to just speak on a personal level about ACT therapy. I promise this will…
Using Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress and Anxiety
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation? Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is an exercise that has long been a tool to help combat…