Between Sessions: Our Hope & Healing Blog

Ways to Avoid Becoming a Workaholic: Developing a Healthy Work-Life Balance
Do you know someone who seems glued to their job—always working, constantly checking emails, and rarely taking breaks? Maybe that person is you. In today’s always-connected world, it’s easy to blur the lines between work and life. But when work starts taking over...

How to Start Healing From Your Eating Disorder
Struggling with an eating disorder can feel isolating, overwhelming, and even impossible to overcome—but recovery is possible. If you're reading this, you may already be on the most important step: realizing that you need help. That recognition alone takes incredible...

Drinking Tea May Help Improve Mental Health: Benefits, Research & Tips
Tea is more than just a comforting beverage—it may play an important role in boosting mental health and overall well-being. Studies show that regular tea drinking can reduce anxiety and depression, improve cognitive function, support better sleep, and even promote...

How to Break Ties with Those Who Have Caused You Trauma: A Guide to Healing and Boundaries
Some people in life drain your energy and bring negativity—these are toxic relationships that can deeply impact your mental health and well-being. Breaking ties with those who have caused you trauma is difficult but essential for healing and regaining control of your...

How to Help Spread Awareness About Eating Disorders: 7 Effective Ways to Make a Difference
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people across the globe. These conditions go far beyond a desire to lose weight—they’re complex psychological illnesses that often stem from low self-esteem, poor body image, trauma, and...

What Is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and How to Heal
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While trauma is a part of the human experience, PTSD occurs when the mind and body struggle to process and heal from that trauma. For...

Five Surprising Facts About Trauma: What You Need to Know to Begin Healing
Experiencing trauma is never easy. Whether the event was recent or happened years ago, the effects can leave a lasting mark on your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Healing from trauma is a deeply personal process, and no two people experience it the...

Talking to Your Partner About Depression: How to Share and Strengthen Your Relationship
Depression can impact every part of your life—including your romantic relationship. It’s not just about feeling sad; it can cause fatigue, irritability, and a loss of interest in things you once enjoyed. These changes can affect communication, intimacy, and daily...

The Anatomy of Eating Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options
Eating disorders (EDs) are complex and challenging mental health conditions that often remain hidden due to shame and stigma. Those struggling with eating disorders frequently isolate themselves or become skilled at concealing their behaviors, making it difficult for...

The Power of Affirmations: How Positive Affirmations Improve Mental Health and Confidence
Are you looking for a simple, effective way to boost your mental health and build self-confidence? Practicing positive affirmations is a powerful technique that can help transform your mindset, reduce negative self-talk, and promote emotional wellbeing. What Are...