Spring has arrived, making it an ideal time to start improving your mental health with physical movement. Physical activity is shown to lower stress and anxiety, enhance cognitive function, and help manage depression symptoms. There are numerous ways to get moving, from walking to biking, and fitness apps that can provide guidance and motivation.
Read MoreAs a therapist, a lot of my time in sessions is dedicated to helping clients find positive coping skills to help them get through life’s difficulties. So I wanted to bring that to my blog, some tips to finding coping skills!
Read MoreReady to try therapy but not sure where to start? As a therapist, I want to take time to discuss the importance of mental health treatment and finding a therapist! It is part of my job to normalize and make therapy a regular and accepted medical practice for all. In this post I share when to seek a therapist, how to find one and why everyone needs a therapist!
Read MoreI was honored to host a community healing event, sponsored by The Detroit Slut Walk. To support those that attended the event, I have created a resource guide including topics discussed and resources to help you cope with your mental health and heal your experienced trauma.
Read MoreAs the sunlight begins to decrease, many people begin to experience the “wintertime blues”. Suddenly people start going into their hibernation mode and shy away from outdoor and social activities. Here are 10 tips to combat Seasonal Affect Disorder symptoms.
Read MoreTo celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to write about a topic I find imperative to maintaining positive mental health: resilience. In life, we all go through traumatic experiences. But how do we recover from such events? With resilience! Learn how to build resilience through 15 tips in this post.
Read MoreRecently, I was featured as a guest on the radio show “A Moment with Diviin“, hosted by the lovely Diviin Javaan! Truly an honor and a privilege! Diviin’s show covers topics centered around spirituality, creativity and livelihood.
Read MoreWhen it comes to daily meditation practice, one of my greatest allies are meditation apps. They are a 1 stop app for music, meditation timers, guided meditations, talks and much more.
Read MoreThis month, I challenge you to make meditation part of your lifestyle!
Read MoreFor me, scripting includes writing down intentions and affirmations. After just two months of this practice, it has become one of the highlights of my day. Let’s discuss what scripting is and how it can help improve your life.
Read More“I am” affirmations are those that speak to the person you are and/or want to be. I find these to be my favorite because I am speaking directly to my inner self. Each statement is based in the present. In this post, I share 50 affirmations I have compiled to cultivate your self-love.
Read MoreIn some parts of society, mental health is still a taboo and unspoken topic while in others mental health has become trendy. Earlier this year, the suicides of well-known people like Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have brought suicide into more conversations. However, such broadcasted events are also normalizing and possibly glorifying a perceived negative behavior or tragedy. As a mental health professional, let’s take away the stigma of suicide-one conversation at a time. In this post I also share resources for anyone entertaining the opportunity to complete suicide.
Read MoreBetween the media bombarding us with negative images and sound bites of: murder, poverty, war, hate, suicide, politics, etc and people trying to deal with their own issues and baggage, I think we could all use a break to recharge ourselves. Let’s discuss what self-care is and 3 easy steps to start your practice!
Read MorePlainly put, self-sabotage is cognitive dissonance, or an internal conflict created when one part of your personality does not agree with another part of your personality: when one part of you wants something but another part of you is not yet on board with that idea. Let’s discuss self-sabotage and ways you can overcome it.
Read MoreOm! Meditation and mindfulness have been hot topics within wellness recently. Plenty of people talk about meditation, but what is it really? Let’s discuss what mediation is as well as 5 ways it can benefit you!
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