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One of the first questions that you may be asked once you reach out to a therapist is whether you want to see someone via telehealth or in-person. You might’ve had a doctor’s appointment via telehealth before, but maybe it’s unfamiliar to you. So let’s talk about the pros and cons of each type of...
This is the first post in our series based around questions that people have around therapy where we’ll be tackling all the questions that you might have about how therapy works, how to start, and what to expect. This is probably one of the most common questions we get asked when people find...
Spiritual rest does not necessarily mean that you need to take a break from practicing your spirituality or religion. It can relate to the need to feel connected to the world and our purpose or meaning. Do some introspection. Sometimes we need to get connected with ourselves again. This can...
We use creativity way more often than we realize. Many people think that being creative is all about doing art, but I can guarantee that everyone uses creativity somewhere in their day. If you have to do any problem solving at work, that’s creative. If you make graphics or powerpoints, that’s...
It is the time of year that parents eagerly await (and sometimes dread)...back to school. We return to routines and schedules. For working parents who have been attempting to do all of the summer things, coordinate camp schedules, and still work, I feel you! For the parents who were at home with...
What is sensory rest? Sensory rest focuses on giving our senses a break from constant, often unpleasant, stimulation that we experience throughout the day. I’m going to focus on two ways to do this. The first involves removing stimulation. The second involves focusing on pleasant and relaxing...
When do we need emotional rest? Emotional rest is important all of the time, but particularly when we’ve been dealing with stressful or draining situations. Emotional rest allows us to process our own emotions, free up our emotional “bandwidth,” and regulate our emotions better. The signs that you...
Identifying as an introvert or extrovert can help you understand how you interact with the world. But we know that social rest is important for everyone. As our world becomes more and more connected via technology and social media, social rest has become more difficult to achieve. This can lead to...
After our three day weekend, it’s time to start looking at mental rest. Mental rest is probably the 2nd most well-known type of rest, right after physical. If you aren’t getting enough mental rest, you may feel like you’re unable to focus or like your mind is always thinking about something, even...
