How to Be Kind to Yourself During the Holidays
We’re in the final stretch of the year before the holidays. If you’re noticing the holidays looming on the calendar, you’re not the only one. The holiday season can be a tricky time emotionally for many people. Some folks have issues with certain family members or dynamics, the end of the year can be hard,…
Read More3 Simple Ways to Start a Gratitude Practice
One small way to change your life is to start a gratitude practice. What you’re grateful for is something that often comes up around the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, but gratitude doesn’t have to be limited to one day a year. Developing a gratitude practice has many benefits and can be a simple way…
Read MoreIntroducing Master Levels Interns
Hannah Swarm, MSW Intern(She, her, hers) Hannah is currently enrolled in the Masters of Social Work program at The Ohio State University. Hannah attended Ohio University where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science pre-law. Hannah admires the beauty in the ability to grow. Our lived experiences do not have to determine our path…
Read MoreWelcome Alison!
Alison Eversman is a social worker with over 5 years of experience in various community settings. Over this time she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her current specializations are anxiety, depression, life transitions, and ADHD, as well as working on self-esteem and self-image. Using a person-centered approach along with trauma-informed methods, Alison…
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Exploring New Hobbies
The popularity of new hobbies has boomed in the last few years. Part of this can be traced back to the pandemic lockdowns – many of us were staying home and realizing that we didn’t have much to do that excited us. Hobbies like baking, gardening, and reading have taken off in popularity since. Finding…
Read More4 Ways to Support your Mental Health during Summer Break
Summer can be a lot of fun, but for college students, it can be a tough transition. After the stress of finals and wrapping up the semester, it’s nice to have a break. However, the changes and social demands that come with summer break can make it tricky to support your mental health. It can…
Read MorePaced Breathing Exercises
Everyone feels overwhelmed from time to time. Overwhelm happens in all areas of life, whether it’s related to stress at work or uncomfortable conversations. Overwhelm can be a distressing feeling, but sometimes when you’re overwhelmed it can be hard to think of how to calm yourself down. You may have experienced this before, where you’re…
Read MoreHow Support Groups Can Benefit Mental Health
Have you ever considered going to a mental health support group? The idea of talking to a group of strangers about your mental health can sound intimidating, so many people write off the idea of attending a support group altogether. While it can take some getting used to, attending a mental health support group can…
Read MoreThe Great Instead
For many of us, we realize it’s time to reach out for professional support when our problems become a bit more than we think we can handle. Before this, we do our best to manage on our own. We know that something isn’t right and it’s often quite unsettling. Almost naturally, we analyze and strive…
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