The surprising ways depression presents in teens

Sep 19, 2019 | Relationships

  “I feel like I don’t know my own child.”I’ve heard that sentiment from many parents in my practice when talking about their teenagers. For many, it’s only the typical teenage stuff—some moodiness and angst that are common in a rapidly developing brain.For others,...

4 ways to thrive during your freshman year

Aug 21, 2019 | Toolkit

 Back to school: Pursuing dreams, learning new things, and…leaving the only support system you’ve ever known!?For many of those around age 18, back to school this year means packing up and heading to college and living away from home for the first time. This...

Respite during the storm: The power of mindfulness

Aug 14, 2019 | Living Well

  After weeks of temperatures in the 80s and 90s in my home state of Colorado, we recently had a day where the temp dropped into the 70s. I swear you could hear the collective ‘ahhh’ from all of my neighbors. In the dog days of summer, we rotate between a...

The hidden traps your mind sets—and how to avoid them

Jul 24, 2019 | Living Well

  Have you ever seen a butterfly caught in a spider’s web?They fly right into the invisible threads, and before they know it, they’re stuck—trapped in the sticky strands, rapidly fluttering their wings.It’s just as easy for us to get caught in thinking traps. Thinking...

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...