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How Caregivers Can Support Teens to Better Manage School Burnout
ArticlesAuthor: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones
Understanding Teen Burnout
Adolescent academic burnout, characterized by fatigue or exhaustion, lack of motivation, apathy, irritability and anxiety can be experienced at various points throughout the year.…
How to Find Balance Between Work and Life
ArticlesAuthor: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones
Finding the balance between work and life can be an exhausting balancing act in today’s fast paced world. We are immersed in grind culture, with never-ending to-do lists, and the constant pressure to “be…
5 Tips for Maintaining Mental Health at Work
ArticlesAuthor: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones
Work can be stressful, but prioritizing your mental health helps you remain present, flexible, and capable. It can be easy to become overwhelmed by a never-ending workload, so finding ways to preserve inner…
How to Handle Conflict Without Sacrificing Your Mental Health
ArticlesAuthor: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones
Conflict is a natural part of life, whether in relationships, at work, or within our own families. Although disagreements can be stressful, avoiding them altogether can create more issues and increase…
5 Facts to Better Understand the Neuroscience of Addiction
ArticlesAuthor: Sam DeFilippo, MS, LPC, NCC, CAADC
There are several theories on how to define addiction; some state that addiction is a “brain disease” while others consider it a “moral failing”. Addiction is a complex issue that…
How to Overcome Obstacles to Your Mental Health Goals
ArticlesAuthor: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones
Setting mental health goals is an essential step toward achieving emotional well-being, but the journey isn’t always smooth. Life’s challenges, both internal and external, can make progress difficult. Understanding…
How to Stay Mentally Balanced Throughout the Year
ArticlesAuthor: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones
Maintaining mental balance throughout the year requires intentional effort and flexible strategies. As life’s demands shift with seasons and circumstances, the following approaches can help you sustain emotional…
Radical Body Acceptance: The Importance of Accepting Our Bodies As They Are
ArticlesAuthor: Sarah Wittman
Since the explosion of social media, people of all ages find themselves constantly taking in airbrushed images, heavily filtered photos, and unrealistic body expectations. Now, more than ever, the idea of radical…
Burnout in Millennials Post COVID
ArticlesAuthor: Katelyn Sullivan
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped almost every aspect of our lives, with profound implications for the workplace. While the pandemic accelerated the trend of digital work environments, it also contributed to an alarming…
Adapting a Food Neutrality Approach for Eating Disorder Recovery
ArticlesAuthor: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones
Food neutrality is the concept of avoiding labeling foods as “good” or “bad”, but rather approaching them without value or judgement. By approaching food from a neutral perspective, we let go of socially…
What Animals Teach Us About Grief
ArticlesAuthor: Emma Sadler, LPC
Back in 2018, Tahlequah, an orca, captured international attention for carrying her dead calf 1,00 miles for 17 days as an act of intense mourning. Sadly, Tahlequah has recently been spotted in this new year carrying…
The Role of Beliefs and Perception in Influencing Anxiety and Depression Symptoms
ArticlesAuthor: Katelyn Sullivan, LPC
Anxiety and depression are two of the most prevalent mental health conditions. While biological, environmental, and social factors play a significant role in their development, psychological theories often emphasize…
