by Bryce Stockslager | published Sep 4, 2025 | Communication, Mindfulness, Stress Management
How many times have you heard the phrase or even thought to yourself, “I am such a people pleaser!” This is a common refrain I hear from folks. When we start to unpack what so-called people-pleasing looks like for them, I often hear some of the following tendencies....
by Mia Flynn | published Jul 9, 2025 | Anxiety, Families, Stress Management
Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck in the middle between two people? As though the problems between them suddenly became yours now too. Perhaps instead, you find yourself feeling aligned with one of the individuals against the other? Maybe you feel pushed out,...
by Paige Benedict | published May 16, 2025 | Anxiety, Stress Management
At some point in all of our lives, we’ve found ourselves feeling anxious. Whether that means nervousness before a big presentation, an upset stomach before a flight, or the inability to get out of bed in the morning, all of these things can seem impossible to...
by Paige Benedict | published Feb 21, 2025 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Stress Management
Thousands of years ago, in ancient Hindu and Buddhist practices, emerged one of the most well known and effective practices used to alleviate stress and depression, and help manage difficult emotions…mindfulness. Mindfulness is a type of meditation, designed to help...
by Cynthia Pollet | published Dec 16, 2024 | Couples, Mindfulness, Stress Management
The song, Flowers, by Miley Cyrus speaks of a person who has gone through a break-up, recognizing that all the things her partner had done (and things her partner neglected to do) she can do for herself. It got me thinking about self-care. Take-aways in this article...
by Jordan Gregory | published Sep 12, 2024 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Stress Management
Panic attacks are easily one of the scariest and most distressing psychological experiences an individual might have. They tend to come on seemingly out of nowhere (but more on that later), escalate quickly, and leave you feeling that you just endured a near-death...
by Kelly Boprie | published Jan 29, 2021 | Parenting, Stress Management
Life gets busy, and gets busy fast. Between work, carting kids to and from school and their activities, errand running, church, volunteering, the schedule gets packed, and gets packed fast. Even think about when someone you run into or say hello to asks you how you...
by Cynthia Pollet | published Nov 25, 2020 | Mindfulness, Stress Management
Watching the heavy, gentle snow drift down between the trees outside my windows today, I began to consider the value of solitude. When I’m by myself, it can be a wonderful opportunity of uninterrupted contemplation. But here’s the thing: sometimes solitude can seem...
by Dave Thornsen, PsyD | published Sep 14, 2020 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress Management
The issue of control is a topic that comes up frequently in therapy sessions. It can be a complicated and confusing topic for people while they are struggling. When a person senses they are losing control they often begin to feel anxious. The other side of the coin is...
