In the United States, it is not uncommon for folx that live in large bodies (i.e., people that may self-identifythemselves as fat) to experience discrimination solely based on their weight …
Mental Fatigue: Our Minds are Like a Battery
Everyone can feel overwhelmed from time to time. When the news cycle repeatedly exposes us to negative and distressing stories, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted. …
Two Ways to Incorporate DBT Skills in Your Life
As humans, we all struggle with our emotions at one point or another. Circumstances and tasks can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or any way that might not be the …
Dealing With Someone Else’s Emotions
Empathy and compassion can be drivers in how we connect with the people we care about, but sometimes the empathy slips into absorbing the emotional state of others. It’s one thing to sense how someone else is feeling, but many of us start to feel it ourselves.
Let’s Talk About Depression
Everyone experiences an off day or does not feel like themselves for a few days, but feeling like that every day can be exhausting.
Overcoming Anxiety: Preparing for the First Day of School
Every year, parents and children seem to feel the first day of school quickly approaching. There’s that strange month between the ease of family vacations and the hectic rhythms of …