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Taking a Dry Month?

Cultural norms around consuming alcohol are shifting, and more and more, people are taking a “dry month” where they abstain from drinking.

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Sep 21, 2020

Are You a Relational Doormat?

Do you identify yourself as someone who is a doormat? Do you know someone (or are you) someone who allows people to socially step on you...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Sep 14, 2020

Mental Health in a Tumultuous Political Climate

Now more than ever, the country is politically divided, and issues within the political realm may have a serious effect on mental health.

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Sep 7, 2020

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

How to Deal with Anger

or some people, anger is a scary emotion that feels impossible to show. For others, anger can be a go-to emotion for a variety of...

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Aug 10, 2020

How to Know if it's Time to Consider Medication

For many people, the decision to seek out psychiatric medication is a difficult one. There are an overwhelming amount of different...

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Aug 3, 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

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...

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Jul 20, 2020