How to stop overeating: when willpower isn't "enough"
Trying to control overeating with shear willpower alone can feel defeating.
It's like continuing to write checks with no money in the account to cover them.
So without more structure, planning and addressing the underlying reasons for overeating, we often find ourselves fighting a losing the Willpower Battle.
5 Strategies to Cope with Grief & Loss This Holiday Season
The holiday season is perceived as a joyous occasion for some people overall. It is often filled with tradition, memories, celebrations, and time with loved ones. But for others, the holiday season can be a difficult reminder of the absence of those we have lost.
Impact of Chronic Illness on Mental Health: a personal journey
Leaya here.
In honor of October being both Dysautonomia Awareness Month and
Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to share a little bit about my personal experience with you.
Understanding Emotional Eating
One of the most challenging issues that many of my clients struggle with is emotional eating. It's complex and has the power to impact well-being, often having detrimental effects on self esteem, weight loss attempts and one's relationship with food.
Items for your home to support mental health
In today's go-go-go society, our homes have become the place where we seek shelter from stressors and life's challenges.
As a therapist, I encourage you to create a physical environment that will support & promote good mental health.
Utilize any resources you have to support emotional wellness. From specific playlists to plants to sleep support, there's an endless amount of home items we can use for mental health.
2023 Summer Reading - mental health books for your list
A list of our 10 highly-suggested Summer reads that we've recommended to clients, in groups or have used to supplement topics discussed in therapy.