A key component of healthy relationships are boundaries. Being aware of our boundaries and limits helps us not only create and maintain healthy relationships, it can also help us heal…
self-care
Take a Deep Breath and Relax
Taking a deep breath is an effective way to calm your body down when overwhelmed with emotion, particularly anxiety. Slow, rhythmic breathing engages the parasympathetic nervous system, or the rest…
How To Cope With “What If…?” Thoughts
If you struggle with anxiety, then you are familiar with racing thoughts that trigger anxious feelings. Often these thoughts are characterized by “what if . . . ?” scenarios. For…
Understanding Fear vs Anxiety During the Covid-19 Pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic still looming, social distancing and quarantine easing up, and individuals coming to grips with a social reality that may be different for a few more months-…
Race, Trauma, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
While many Americans are coping with the stress and trauma of managing health, lifestyle changes, and financial concerns during the Covid-19 pandemic, many people of color are also managing, the…
How do I improve my sleep during Covid-19?
Our global world is changing. Getting through this challenging time requires adaptation to change and perseverance through these challenges. This is difficult to do, so take special care of yourself…