Are you stuck in a cycle of self-criticism? Do you have constant negative, internal thoughts about yourself? Do you beat yourself up when you make mistakes? Having unrealistic expectations of yourself is a form of self-betrayal because you are setting yourself up for failure. This gets you stuck because you immediately cling to the idea […]

Self-love is something that we all want to achieve, but it is difficult to do when we don’t speak nicely to ourselves or make ourselves a priority. What even is self-love? Self-love looks different for everyone. At its very core, self-love is accepting yourself as you are and accepting your emotions for what they are. […]

Do you want to be a musician? Are you envious of the lucky impervious few who find themselves seated behind a choice instrument and express themselves beauty? Do you find your mind plagued by crippling self-doubt in the face of attempting to learn? Do you struggle to muster hope in a future where you develop […]

Are you numbing your emotions instead of feeling them? Do you take the time to sit with yourself in stillness and tune in to your inner awareness? The biggest block to hearing your “wise mind”, or inner wisdom, is the fear that you will feel something uncomfortable. Instead of fixing whatever is off-balance and causing […]

“And when there is something so mindful and free about committing your emotions and imagination to imagery, how could I not continue?” My first experience with art therapy happened when I was eighteen years old. I have always had a desire to express myself through art, but my method of choice had been writing and […]

Valentine’s day is almost here- and so is the pressure. Oftentimes, we rely on our friends or partners for validation or to feel loved. When these relationships end, we feel unloved, wondering where we went wrong or if we could have tried harder. The love that you seek outside of yourself is love that you […]

Having pets improves the quality of our mental health in so many wonderful and meaningful ways. They teach us valuable lessons about companionship and how to live your best life. They have the ability to alleviate anxiety, depression, loneliness, and encourage you to get exercise. The therapeutic effect that pets have on humans is amazing. […]