You’ve probably already seen it somewhere – May is Mental Health Awareness month. Apparently it’s been designated that since 1949. I had no idea there was any such thing until I became a therapist. Actually, I had very little concept of mental health until I...
It's been (another) year, hasn't it? Most of us have had our fill of challenges. But, we've also had successes. Many of us have had trouble in our closest relationships or even lost them. Hopefully, we have found comfort or even grown closer in others....
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, a time when clinicians and their communities come together to spread awareness and combat mental illness. By working together, we can all promote the importance of mental health screenings while reducing the stigma associated with mental...
In the frenetic, fast-paced world we live in, slowing down--being mindful--has become increasingly important. Especially with the holidays upon us. When we talk about being mindful, we’re talking about the ability to be fully in the present moment, aware of our surroundings; where we are,...
As human beings we are constantly in a changing state, whether we intentionally choose to, or it is a natural part of our lives; change is always present. From being a baby to being an adult, going to school to then going to work, or...
This time of year lends itself to thinking about change. Falling leaves and cooler temps (in most northern hemisphere places) presage that seasonal change that some of us have been looking forward to for months and some of us have been dreading. There have been...
by Michele Miller Change is tough, even when we choose it. How do we cope, adapt, and grow through change? I’m askin g myself this very thing. I recently moved to Michigan. It was a move I chose, prepared for, and anticipated. I have mixed...