Being a Highly Sensitive Person can feel challenging. So many things that an “average” person wouldn’t even blink twice at, can be incredibly overstimulating for someone who is an HSP. It’s not unheard of for family and friends of HSPs to criticize them and tell them to “toughen up”.
Read MoreEFT is a body-centered therapy. It is known by many names (emotional freedom technique, tapping, psychological acupressure) and follows the same principles as acupuncture. It follows a specific pattern of tapping on the body with focused breathing. Studies have shown positive results from using EFT in conjunction with more traditional treatment options.
Read MoreThe “American Art Therapy Association” defines art therapy as an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. Art therapy allows people to express how they are feeling through a variety of mediums.
Read MoreFinding ways to stay connected is difficult in the most ideal of situations. Social connection is a very real human need. Feeling like you aren’t alone is a vital component of overall well-being. Having time to get together with others isn’t always possible. How do we find ways to stay connected, especially when we are faced with less-than-ideal circumstances?
Read MoreIf I had a penny for the number of times I thought about taking a moment to focus on my self-care and then found myself taking care of someone or something else instead, I’d be a billionaire! I’m wagering a guess that many of you have been in this exact same predicament: there never seems to be enough time for me and everything else.
Read MoreAs parents and caregivers you are doing your best to provide for your family emotionally, financially, and educationally.
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