Did you know that 1 in 20  individuals who menstruate experience highly disruptive hormonal symptoms before their period?  Despite this, premenstrual disorders, including Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), are often overlooked and training in many healthcare professions is far from ubiquitous. Fortunately, the first step to increasing overall awareness is education! According to The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) , “ PMDD is a cyclical hormone-based mood...

As we stare at the tail end of 2025 while simultaneously stumbling through a sea of various holiday celebrations, it can feel complicated. But, if you identify with this sentiment, know that there is a way to soften the impact. Consider this to be a music themed part II to my previously written entry, “Coping Your Way Through the Holidays.” According to Starcke and Von Georgi, among many other music therapy researchers, the iso principle is an incredibly effective way to modulate your...

Holidays, while they can be an excellent excuse to celebrate during the darkest months of the year, can be complicated . However, whether it’s due to family dynamics, difficult anniversaries or dissatisfaction with current life situations (perhaps a combination of any/all of these), there are some ways to soften the more challenging parts of this time of year. Accumulating positives.  Plan at least one small, doable and pleasurable experience that you can engage with as mindfully as possible....