Between Sessions: Our Hope & Healing Blog
How Does Depression Affect Relationships?
There are many different types of relationships that we have in our lives. We have community members that we see every once in a while, we have friends and best friends, family members, and romantic partners. Regardless of what type of relationship it is, most take...
Helping a Partner Heal from Trauma
Most romantic relationships come with their own mixture of trials and tribulations. Some couples have frequent disagreements, others experience difficulties in understanding each other’s love languages, and still others are unsure how they can work together to...
Depression 101: Key Symptoms
It is normal for everyone to experience occasional sadness and fluctuations in mood. However, when a feeling of sadness or hopelessness persists for a long period of time that is often a sign of depression. Depression is an incredibly common mental illness that...
10 Ideas for Your Next Self-Care Sunday
All of us deserve a day of the week that we set aside to help our mental health – a self-care day. Self-care is anything you do to focus on your own health and well-being, whether that be engaging in an activity, a deep breathing exercise, taking a few extra minutes...
Top 5 Benefits of Implementing Mindfulness In The Workplace
Let’s be honest, sometimes work becomes overwhelming, stressful, and simply unenjoyable at times. When work seems downright dull, it can make it seem impossible to get through the day and lets us in a negative mindset. However, studies show mindfulness is directly...
Am I Sad or Depressed? Recognizing the Difference between Depression and Sadness
Throughout your life you may experience events that bring on periods of sadness. However, understanding the differences between being sad and being depressed can help you decide what to do next. While sadness may be somewhat fleeting, depression is a diagnosable...
Accepting your ED Diagnosis and What to do Next
No one wants to be told they have an eating disorder. Even though you may have known for a long time that something is wrong doesn’t mean you will be ready to have someone else tell you that your eating habits are unhealthy and need to change in order to protect your...
When we’re feeling especially down, having a bad day in which we don’t feel very motivated to do anything, accomplishing our daily to-dos can feel overwhelming. This is only amplified and made worse by clinical depression. When you are feeling overwhelmed with what’s...
How Parents May be Unintentionally Promoting Disordered Eating Habits
As soon as we are born we look to our parents for comfort and safety. Our parents have the most impact on our early life. Our parents care for us, nurture us, teach us life skills, and much more. As a child, our brains are easily impacted by the actions and words...
Releasing Guilt Associated with Depression
Depression is a serious mental illness that can impact every aspect of your life. There are many different types of depression, and each has its own unique set of symptoms. However, all forms of depression share one common trait: They can be debilitating. Depression...