Why Exercise Matters for Your Mental Health — Even When Motivation Is Low As the first month of New Year’s resolutions wraps up, many of us are starting to feel the “resolution slump.” Exercise — one of the most common goals on people’s lists —...
Preparing for Parenthood: A Mindful, Relational Approach Whether parenthood has been carefully planned or arrived as a surprise, becoming a parent is undeniably life-changing. No one enters this role fully prepared—and that’s not a failure, it’s human. While you can’t anticipate every challenge, taking time...
When the Holidays Hit Hard: Recognizing Emotional Triggers and Cultivating Compassionate Coping The holiday season often carries an expectation of warmth, joy, and togetherness. But for many of us, it also comes with emotional undercurrents that are quieter, heavier, and less spoken about. This time...
Understanding Vicarious Trauma Vicarious trauma, also known as secondary traumatic stress, is a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that develops when an individual internalizes the emotional pain and trauma of others. This condition often affects professionals who work in high-stress, emotionally demanding environments—such as...