Summer Sadness: When You Don’t Feel Happy in the Sunshine

Comfort and Strength The Pressure to Be Happy in Summer: When the Sunshine Doesn’t Help Summer is often sold to us as the season of joy. The weather warms up, school leaves out, vacations fill our feeds, and everything around us says it is time to be happy, energized, and carefree. But for many people, […]

What Does a Mental Health Break Really Look Like?

Comfort and Strength What Does a Mental Health Break Really Look Like? We all know we need a break sometimes. But when it comes to mental health, many people feel unsure about what a true break really looks like. Is it a vacation? A day off from work? Turning off your phone? Saying no for […]

Protecting Your Peace: Setting Summer Boundaries with Family and Friends

Comfort and Strength Protecting Your Peace: Setting Summer Boundaries with Family and Friends Summer is often portrayed as an easy, carefree season barbecue, pool days, group vacations, and long weekends filled with laughter and togetherness. And while these things can bring joy, for many people, summer also comes with something else: the pressure to say […]

How to Support a Partner With Anxiety (Without Taking It On Yourself)

Comfort and Strength Rebuilding After Burnout: A Therapist’s Guide to Recovery Burnout doesn’t happen all at once. It sneaks up slowly. One hard day becomes many. You start waking up tired, dreading your to-do list, and feeling like no matter what you do, it’s never enough. You may still be showing up at work, at […]