by Ali Barnum | Aug 31, 2023 | Awareness, Coping, Parents, Relationships
Understanding Parentification: Unveiling its Types, Causes, and Long-Term Impact on Mental Health In the realm of mental health, certain dynamics within families can significantly impact an individual’s psychological well-being. One such complex phenomenon is...
by Ali Barnum | Jul 7, 2023 | Awareness, Mental Health
Mental health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being. Recognizing the signs of someone struggling with their mental health can help us offer support and compassion. In this blog post, we will explore seven common signs that may indicate someone you know is...
by Ali Barnum | Apr 13, 2023 | Awareness, Parents, Relationships, Support, Therapy
Dealing with an Emotionally Unavailable Parent In times where you’ve needed emotional support from your parents, did they make you feel unimportant, unheard, and invalidated? Living with a lack of emotional support from one or both parents, due to their inability to...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 25, 2023 | Anxiety, Awareness, Coping, Health, Meditation, Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a mental state of awareness that involves paying attention to the present moment, without judgment. It is about living in the present and letting go of any stress or worries about the past or future. The practice of mindfulness has its roots in Eastern...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Awareness, Intention, Mental Health, Skills, Support, Tools
Did you know that decluttering is good for your mental health? You might be surprised to find positive mental health benefits from going through your closets and getting rid of things that no longer serve you. Freeing up our physical space and letting go of extraneous...
by Ali Barnum | Dec 17, 2022 | Awareness, Counseling, Therapy
Why is Finding the Right Fit in Therapy Important? Just like a pair of shoes, neither therapists nor therapeutic approaches offer a one-size-fits all approach. If you’re in the process of researching your options for therapy, you might find that there are many...
