Here we go, another Valentine’s Day is on the way. Are you ready? Do you have the perfect gift and the romantic dinner planned? Have you hand written that beautifully worded card? Maybe, maybe not? That’s ok. I’m going to let you in on a secret – it’s not the plans, the gift or the […]
Celebrating the Holidays After Loss
Moving on after the loss of a loved one can take a long time. During the holidays it’s not uncommon for grief to resurface, leaving us feeling depressed or distant at a time when we’re supposed to be gathering and celebrating. If your loss is more recent, the absence of a loved one may be especially […]
DIY Music Therapy
Almost everyone has a favorite song. A song they listen to that makes them happy no matter what, a song that reconnects them with a fond memory, a song that makes them feel strong and empowered. So often we take for granted the power of music and the ways it can move us, connect us and […]
Art as therapy
The artist Edvard Munch, best known for “The Scream,” created a series of expressive paintings throughout his life with titles like “Jealousy,” “Anxiety” and “Melancholy.”“The Scream” was based on a real life hallucination that left him feeling anxious and melancholic (some psychologists believe he had bipolar disorder with psychosis based on his journals). For Munch […]
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