Halloween and Mental Health: Finding Balance in the Spooky Season
Halloween can be a wonderful time to embrace creativity, community, and even a little bit of healthy fear. Costumes and traditions give us the chance to express ourselves, laugh with others, and take a playful break from the everyday stresses of life. These moments of...
This Is Just How Our Family Is: Recognizing and Breaking Free From Generational Patterns
“This is just how our family is…” If you’ve ever found yourself saying those words, or hearing them, you’re not alone. As a family systems therapist, I often sit with clients who are unknowingly carrying inherited emotional legacies. These patterns shape the way we...
September Check-In: Where Are You On Your Healing Journey?
As the crisp air of September settles in and the days begin to quietly shift, we’re invited into a natural season of reflection. The hum of summer fades, students return to classrooms, and the trees begin their slow turning inward, reminding us that change doesn’t...
Reset Season: Using Late Summer to Recalibrate Your Mind and Priorities
As summer begins to wind down, many of us feel the subtle shift in energy. The long days start to shorten, back-to-school buzz begins, and the pace of life gradually starts picking up again. While most people think of January as the time to reset, late summer offers...