How to prepare for (and get through) bad days

Jan 20, 2021 | Toolkit

    Picture a first aid kit. It’s easy to imagine, right? It’s a little box with bandages, disinfectant, pain medication, etc. These kits typically can’t fix big injuries, but they can save the day when they’re all we have.  We’ve got all these quick,...

If you’re feeling outrage or anger, read this

Jun 3, 2020 | The Science of You

Feeling stressed out? Anxious? Afraid?  You’re not alone. These are unprecedented times, and we may all be experiencing some form of emotional trauma.  We mostly associate trauma with violent crimes, natural disasters, and war, but that gives us a limited scope. Our...

What to expect from therapy, and how to get the most out of it

May 19, 2020 | Living Well

  We’ve all seen how therapy is portrayed in movies: you’re laying down on a big comfy couch, staring at the ceiling, while your therapist repeatedly asks, “and how does that make you feel?” While the couch sounds nice, the rest is an inaccurate portrayal of therapy....

4 things that belong in your mental health emergency kit

Jan 30, 2020 | Toolkit

  Most of us have an emergency first aid kit for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Immediate treatment of small injuries can prevent them from getting infected and turning into larger injuries, and maybe even save us a trip to the ER. Equally as important to have...

6 smart ways to manage stress

Jul 18, 2019 | Toolkit

 Summer has a reputation for being fun and relaxing. Just saying the word ‘summer’ conjures beach days, late-night campfires, and swaying in a hammock under the shade of leafy tree with a good book.Except sometimes, summer can be far from relaxing. There’s a pressure...