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Welcome to the Monday Mental Health Moment! This blog is the ongoing library of our weekly email newsletter: concrete, actionable tools you can read and digest in just a few minutes. These original pieces, written by our own staff clinicians, complement your therapeutic work without bogging down your in-box. We hope you like these notes so much that you share them with friends and family members—but if you don’t, of course you can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up here.
Learning from the Samurai: Being Tessen Ready
What is a tessen? In Japanese samurai tradition, a tessen is a folding fan designed in a fashion that has multiple uses.
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Aug 31, 2020
Taking Time for Self-Reflection
When was the last time you checked in with yourself? During the difficult period we’re experiencing, it is easy to neglect...
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Aug 24, 2020
Wearing the Same Face
There is something to be said about the value of consistency. This is true at any time, but perhaps even more so when...
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Aug 17, 2020
Music of the Heart
Some of my friends and acquaintances tell me that they are sensitive to loud music. When music is too loud...
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Jul 27, 2020
Meaning in Ambiguity
Dr. Pauline Boss of the University of Minnesota has developed a theory called “ambiguous loss,” which we can use to orient ourselves...
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Jul 6, 2020
What's In Your Pantry?
The pandemic has caused me to think a lot about the basics; about the "staples" in my life. As an adult, I've always lived within...
Tara Redepenning, LMHC
Jun 15, 2020
Diet Culture Persists Within Pandemic
If you scroll through the latest headlines or your social media newsfeed, you might notice content about “the quarantine fifteen” or the...
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
May 25, 2020
App Review: Clear Fear
In the age of technology, why not use your smartphone to help you manage your mental health?
Vicky Brandt, LMHC
Apr 20, 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...
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
Mar 23, 2020
Back to Basics
Sometimes we forget about basic things when we're not feeling our best. The first two things I ask when I’m assessing a new client are...
Daphne Weaver, LMHC
Mar 16, 2020
Ten Ways to Say No
No means no. A challenge I have seen in friends and in myself is the ability to say “no.” Regardless of where that difficulty stems from...
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Mar 2, 2020
What Love Language Do You Speak?
What makes you feel valued and appreciated? When spending time with someone you love or want to connect with more, it's useful to...
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Feb 10, 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.
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
Feb 3, 2020
What Is Your Body Telling You?
How often do you take a cue from your body? Listening to our bodies can be both easy and difficult.
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Jan 27, 2020
Ways to Build Self-Esteem
For many people, self-esteem does not come easy. It’s not uncommon to have a negative and critical inner dialogue, but it can lead to...
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
Jan 20, 2020
Surrendering versus Giving Up
There is a difference between surrendering and giving up. Although sometimes challenging, there is strength in knowing when something is not
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Jan 13, 2020
What Fuels Your Emotional Car?
What helps you keep going every day? Like a car that needs fuel (whether gas or electric), replenishment is essential to your well-being.
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Jan 6, 2020
Creating Boundaries
Everyone has a limit for how much they are willing to give to others and what kind of treatment they accept from other people.
Bethany Kregiel, LMHC
Dec 30, 2019
A Question of Faith
According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, some people find that religion and spirituality have a positive impact.
Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT
Dec 9, 2019
The Sense of Self-Soothing
Have you tried using your senses as a tool for self-soothing? Try engaging your five senses to explore what helps you feel calm & comforted.
Vicky Brandt, LMHC
Dec 2, 2019
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