Boundaries are an act of empowerment and self-care. Simply, it is a definition of what you will or will not accept from another person, place, or situation. It can be uncomfortable to set boundaries, but when we do, we are opening unlimited doors to personal growth. Boundaries can be related to work, intimacy, friendships, family, school, money, time, and more.

Generational trauma is defined as a cycle of trauma that passes through families. When the trauma experienced is unaddressed, it can cause psychological symptoms to get passed on like they are genetic. Certain risk factors like adverse childhood experiences, war, discrimination, racism, natural disaster, and sexual abuse put specific identities in a vulnerable position. Research shows that....

We may simply get a prescription from a psychiatrist when we are struggling with our mental health. Medication may help an individual cope and numb their symptoms, but it will not address the root cause. The term "Holistic" means to treat the whole of something or somebody; Not just a part.  Instead of using psychiatric drugs to alter your central nervous system, you can try....

Depression has affected all of us at one time or another. Whether you personally have struggled, or felt powerless as a loved one did, this mental health crisis is something we all have felt collectively. This October is National Depression Awareness Month and is the perfect time to incorporate better habits in our lives to improve both our mental and physical health. Using healthy coping mechanisms is the best way to regulate your mental health and to offset feelings of depression. Here are some effective habits you should consider in honor of National Depression Awareness Month.  Gratitude and Connection It is important to come back down to earth when living…

We may be therapists, social workers, doctors, paramedics, police officers dealing with trauma response daily. Or maybe we are the family/friend/partner of someone who just went through a traumatic experience.This is experience has been labeled by psychologists as...