Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness
One of the biggest barriers to people seeking attention for symptoms of mental illness is the stigma associated with mental illness....
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Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
- Sep 27, 2021
In Solitude
“In solitude we discover that our life is not a possession to be defended, but a gift to be shared.” - Henri Nouwen. This quote was given...
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
- Sep 6, 2021
Changing Ourselves
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” -- A sentiment attributed to Viktor Frankl he...
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
- Mar 29, 2021
Conflict in COVID-19
When disagreements come up at home during this season, how can we navigate tough moments? Whether in a pandemic or in the future...
Vicky Brandt, LMHC
- Jan 25, 2021
Intergenerational Trauma
This Wed, Jan 27, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day , which has me thinking about intergenerational trauma. There are so many...
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Dec 7, 2020
Coping with the Holidays in a Pandemic
Like most aspects of our lives, the holiday season will be different this year as a result of the pandemic. We’re being asked and...
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
- Nov 23, 2020
COVID Blues
As colorful leaves fall from trees and the air gets cold enough for thicker layers, autumn is turning to winter.
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Oct 19, 2020
Maintaining Mental Health During Election Season: Relationship with Self
One of the biggest internal struggles amid election season is the seeming lack of control over the results.
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
- Sep 28, 2020
Pandemic and Pumpkin Spice
What are some things that come to mind with the fall season? I think of pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, cool crisp air...
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Jul 20, 2020
How to Cope with Guilt
Sometimes we experience guilt after behaving in a way that doesn’t align with what we want or what we value...
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
- May 11, 2020
A Peaceful Mindset
Peace like a river. Growing up, I heard this phrase from people who exuded a peaceful outlook in their day-to-day lives.
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- May 4, 2020
Catastrophizing Within a Catastrophe
Many people with anxiety right now are not dealing with a catastrophe for the first time; they may have imagined this pandemic or other...
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
- Apr 27, 2020
Every Storm Runs Out of Rain
Today’s title is a direct quote from Maya Angelou. In a season where the future feels uncertain, this quote provides me great comfort.
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
- Apr 6, 2020
Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt like a fake at work? According to NBC news in 2017, roughly 70% of the US population has experienced what's known as...
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Mar 23, 2020
Maintaining Mental Health in the Midst of a Pandemic
In the midst of the global pandemic of COVID-19, the world is rapidly changing. Daily news delivers messaging that slowly strips away our...
Vicky Brandt, LMHC
- Feb 22, 2020
Both/And Thinking
If we can move from “either/or” thinking to “both/and” thinking, we might find ourselves becoming more flexible, understanding others’....
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
- Feb 17, 2020
Room for Gentleness
Is there room for gentleness here and now? Growing up, my idea of strength was a big, muscular, cis-gender man who shows no sign of...
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Feb 3, 2020
How to Practice Self-Compassion
You may have heard it from a friend, a family member, or your therapist: be kinder to yourself. For many people, easier said than done.
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
- Dec 16, 2019
Tidings of Joy
What is joy? While numerous definitions appear at Dictionary.com, I focus here on two.
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
- Nov 4, 2019
Essential Coping Skills
Having a moment? Need a coping skill, but can’t figure out what to do? Here's a list of 15 basic coping skills.
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