It’s the holiday season, and sometimes that can make you feel like you need to talk with a therapist. After all, isn’t this a time to be happy? What does it mean if we feel disconnected from the holly jolly atmosphere that surrounds us? What’s the point of celebrating even when we’re depressed, anxious, or […]

In the modern era, our phone has become the go-to solution for most of our problems. In place of neutral social places like taverns and social clubs, we rely on our phones to be our retreat from the domains of work and home. When we’re bored, we turn to the endless churn of our social […]

It can be an enormous challenge to set boundaries, especially with the people you love. Even with people who truly love you, it can feel paradoxically vulnerable to set a boundary (even a perfectly reasonable one). Is it possible to set boundaries in a loving way? How can we remain loving with the people we […]

Is there a right way to start over? When we’re in a new place, or going through a painful breakup, the prospect of starting anew can start to appear irresistible. But while starting a new chapter in your life can feel wildly exciting, it can also be a challenge navigating it in a healthy, constructive […]

Our families are the very first relationships we have. These early experiences become the foundation for how we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. The stories that are kept within our families, both the good and the bad, leave a mark on us as adults and can impact our future relationships. However, while […]

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 […]

Speaking kindly to others is something most of us understand implicitly. Most of the time, even children understand how important it is to treat our fellow human beings with gentleness and compassion, but for some reason we exclude ourselves from the category of human being. It truly starts in childhood. We see a loved one […]

In the quest for love and companionship, the idea of “calling in” one’s perfect partner has gained traction as a transformative approach to relationship-seeking. Dating around can be fun, but there are only so many interesting (but bad) dates that a single person should have to handle. No matter how much we put ourselves out […]

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 […]