There is an artistic discipline to failing. It is often avoided, rarely sought, and poorly taught by even the best teachers. But as children, this is something we understand implicitly. A baby does not curse itself when they try to stand and fall flat on the ground. They dust themselves off and try to stand […]

This article offers a variety of unique activities you can do in between actual therapy sessions to get you out of your comfort zone and improve your mental health, whether you crave sunshine or yearn to revisit a past artistic endeavor. By engaging with your life in these ways throughout the week, you can solidify […]

Not all days were created equal. If you’re fortunate enough to live a long life, then the probability of having a terrible day quickly approaches one hundred percent. So if we accept that bad days are inevitable, can we mitigate that badness? Is it possible to learn how to turn a bad mental health day […]

For good or ill, every family has stories that have been passed down from parent to child. These can be literal stories recited from living memory, or even figurative stories that have been acted out by parent and child, sometimes for hundreds or even thousands of years. But it goes deeper than just the behavioral […]

Can You Self-Soothe With Smell? Do you self-soothe with scent? It’s a simple question, but when you’re really going through it emotionally, it’s not one that we always have the capacity to answer. That’s why we’ve got you covered with examples, exercises, and the science that backs it all up. Your sense of smell can […]

St. Petersburg is a great city to live in, but it’s a big place and it’s only getting bigger. The roads are getting busier, the beaches are getting crowded, and your landlord is going to add at least $200 a month to your expenses when you next renew your lease. A genuine sense of peace […]

Whenever November rolls around, there’s one topic that immediately springs to my mind, and that’s gratitude. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but it’s not always easy to get in the spirit of the season. But when you practice gratitude, the precious people, places, and things in your life are that much better. Appreciating what […]

Family gatherings can often be far more uncomfortable than we’d hope. Our families are the ones who mold and raise us, so we naturally come to the table with certain baggage. It’s all too easy to jump in with heavy expectations and find yourself disappointed at every turn. Conversely, if our expectations are too low, […]

This October, how are you working on yourself? The leaves are falling. The air is starting to resemble pre-climate change temperatures. Halloween is just around the corner, and autumn is in full swing. This is a time of year where everything is changing, and we are no exception. Transformation doesn’t stop just because we’re outside […]

Without self-acceptance, success can be elusive. When you don’t have love and compassion for yourself, everything else gets a whole lot harder. However, there is hope for you, no matter how distant your self-compassion may seem. Embracing who you are is something that can be fostered and learned, if you give yourself the opportunity.  Your […]