It’s officially a New Year! And if you are like most people, January brings high aspirations for a new-and-improved you. To be honest, I’ve never been great at New Year’s Resolutions. In fact, I don’t know anyone who actually is! Even the most determined individuals end up compromising on their lofty ambitions sometime around February […]

New Year’s is a time when we often find ourselves setting “resolutions.” What is a resolution really? Resolution is defined as a decision to do something or not do something. We set these “resolutions” and may follow through for a while, but then most of us lose focus sometime in February or March. We often […]

  Maybe you’re like me, in that you love dreaming big, planning ahead, and setting goals to move you toward your dream. I’ve been known to get so wrapped up in the goal setting process that I end up with 18 goals that each have 3 objectives. Talk about unrealistic! I have found that generalizing […]

  Article written by Danielle Hughes The truth is, you or someone you know has struggled at some point with mental wellness. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Even though it has become ‘normal’ to experience mental health concerns, the stigma remains. […]

  By Danielle Hughes After graduating college, I remember heading out into the adult world thinking, surely they made a mistake. I need more training. I have no idea how to do this. Every aspect of my world felt chaotic and out of order. I felt out of place and underprepared. Navigating the transition from college […]

By Danielle Hughes While some people find spring to usher in a sweet relief from the winter, the truth is that many people feel no relief at all. When we’re hurting or feel stuck, it can be painful to see people all around us happily moving forward in exciting ways. Perhaps you or someone you […]

Whether you work in a helping profession or not, self-care is important!  Taking time for yourself to do things that energize you will improve the quality of your life and your relationships.  We all have jobs, families, friendships, and responsibilities that require our energy and drain us at times.  While scheduling time for self-care may feel like adding yet […]

By Danielle Hughes, MA, LPC, NCC Ever have one of those days where you’re getting ready for bed and feel like you didn’t spend any time with your child, even if you just spend the past 4+ hours with them? Sometimes I struggle to feel like I’m really connecting with my daughter when we are […]

By Kathryn Burnett, MA, LPCA Relationships are hard, even the healthy ones. Maintaining a healthy relationship requires significant work and energy.  When you are pulled in a million different directions by your career, children, finances, and friendships, investing in your spouse or partner can be the last thing on your list of To-Do’s.  What do you do when the […]

By Andrea Miller, MA, EdS, LPC-S, RPT-S MOTHERHOOD is one of the most difficult and rewarding jobs you will ever have. When we take time for ourselves, we are more available for our families. With a little help, moms can find ways to find the calm in the storm. Here are some tips on surviving […]