Jun 30, 2020 | Living Well
Humans. Wonderful, complex, delightful beings. For all our joys and successes, one of the tough realities about being human is that we all face dark moments in life. We cover them up with forced cheer and programmed responses. We try to color them in with nice...
Jun 23, 2020 | Living Well
We all want to feel happier. We make promises to ourselves about meditation practices, healthier habits, and prioritizing self-care. But sometimes, life gets in the way. We have deadlines to meet, appointments to make, and expectations both internal and external to...
Jun 10, 2020 | Living Well
In our “new normal,” many things feel uncertain, but pregnancy can take that uncertainty to a whole new level. Whether you, a loved one, or a friend are on the journey of parenthood, being informed can help you feel more prepared. During Pregnancy It’s not...
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...
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....
Apr 28, 2020 | Living Well
When life gets challenging, and it feels like things are spiraling out of control, it can seem like there’s nothing we can do. We feel overwhelmed and at a loss. We can slip in to states of denial, struggling to come to terms with our reality. And that struggle...
Apr 21, 2020 | Living Well
When we describe our feelings, we can be pretty specific. We use words like bored, irritated, content, calm, aggravated, restless, excited, and on and on. We can also usually attribute a feeling to something specific. I’m irritated because someone didn’t answer my...
Apr 14, 2020 | The Science of You
If the recent pandemic has made you feel like you have no control, or has spiked your anxiety, you’re not alone. When we face uncertainty, feeling out of control is normal, even expected. In our current crisis, fear and anxiety are completely normal responses —...
