Between Sessions: Our Hope & Healing Blog
Lessons My Anxiety Has Taught Me: Finding Strength in Struggle
Anxiety can feel overwhelming and debilitating, but it can also be a surprisingly powerful teacher. When you’re willing to listen, anxiety offers valuable life lessons that can improve your emotional resilience, relationships, and overall well-being. Here are some...
Using Mindfulness to Stop the Damaging Cycle of Overthinking
"The key to happiness is not thinking too much." — Anonymous Overthinking is something many people experience. Whether it’s replaying the past, worrying about the future, or getting stuck in a loop of “what-ifs” and “maybes,” overthinking can steal your peace and...
Car Accidents & Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): What You Need to Know
Trauma can take many forms — it may be a single shocking event or repeated distressing experiences over time. Regardless, trauma can leave a lasting impact on your mental and emotional health. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered...
Anxiety 101: What Does Anxiety Look Like? Signs, Types & Self-Help Tips
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges people face. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by worry, fear, or nervousness, you’re not alone. Anxiety can feel all-consuming and affect your daily life, making it hard to focus, relax, or engage in social...
Still Skeptical About Journaling? Let’s Talk.
If you’ve ever rolled your eyes listening to someone on social media rave about journaling as part of their morning routine, you’re not alone. Influencers often romanticize journaling to the point that it sounds like all your problems will magically disappear after...
Tell-Tale Signs That Your Mental Health Needs Attention
Balancing your mental health can feel like walking a tightrope—you need to maintain steady habits without leaning too far in any direction. Life isn’t always perfect, but it’s important to remember things can improve. The challenge? Sometimes, we don’t realize when...
How to Find the Right TherapistHow to Find the Right Therapist: A Step-by-Step Guide
Congratulations! Taking the step to see a therapist is a powerful move toward better mental health. Whether you’re seeking therapy for trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship help, or other mental health concerns, finding the right therapist is crucial. A...
How Does Depression Affect Relationships?
Depression doesn’t only affect the person experiencing it—it can have a significant impact on relationships of all kinds. Whether it’s a romantic partner, family member, friend, or coworker, depression can make connection, communication, and mutual support more...
Helping a Partner Heal from Trauma: 5 Compassionate Ways to Support Their Journey
Most romantic relationships face their fair share of challenges—whether it's miscommunication, differing love languages, or the daily stressors of life. But when one or both partners have experienced trauma, the emotional landscape of the relationship becomes even...
Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Impact, and the Importance of Getting Help
Everyone experiences periods of sadness or low mood from time to time—this is a normal part of being human. However, when feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness persist for weeks or months, it may be more than just a rough patch. This could be a sign of...