Showing yourself kindness after experiencing an event that brought about negative emotions can be difficult. If you struggle with silencing your inner critic, your self-talk may sound like, “I did a terrible job on that test–I’m not smart enough to be in college;” or “I can’t believe I forgot my line–no amount of practice is […]
Depending on your own experience of “exercise,” different definitions and feelings might come up when you think of it. Exercise, as defined by the National Institutes of Health, states “any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.” People engage in exercise for various reasons; enjoyment, increase strength and build […]
It seems like the word “trauma” is being used a lot recently, not only in the mental health- and education-based professional literature but also throughout popular culture. It appears everywhere: in the news, across social media, in films, and on TV. There is no doubt that the world is in turmoil and that many people […]
How do you feel when you hear the phrase, “holiday season”? Are you filled with feelings of gratitude, excitement, happiness, and joy? Or does your heart rate skyrocket as you start to feel overwhelmed by everything that lies ahead? If you find yourself feeling stressed, anxious, or worried every time the holiday season (the time […]
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This is a story worth sharing: A few years ago, a teacher friend was talking about one of their students and said, “I don’t know what is wrong with this kid! I mean, something is really wrong with this kid!” This friend is a very competent teacher, loves teaching, and truly cares about their students. […]
This is a story worth sharing: A few years ago, a teacher friend was talking about one of their students and said, “I don’t know what is wrong with this kid! I mean, something is really wrong with this kid!” This friend is a very competent teacher, loves teaching, and truly cares about their students. […]
Did you know that patterns can be found in how you think and feel about yourself, others, and the world around you? Patterns of negative thinking, or cognitive distortions, can affect how we view and interact with the world. Cognitive distortions are often unhelpful, self-critical, and accepted as true without any self-reflection or evidence to […]
If you are currently having any thoughts of hurting yourself or others and feel you cannot keep yourself safe, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or tell someone you trust. Suicide is a very serious situation and one that should never be taken lightly. Due to the stigma that is often attached to […]
Being a teenager can be hard at times. Your schoolwork is getting harder, you may have trouble with your friendships or maybe you’re new in town and you’re having difficulty adjusting. Either way, a licensed therapist, whether it’s a psychologist, a social worker, or a marriage and family therapist can help by giving you a […]
Returning to campus after a much-needed break can be marked by mixed emotions. You may feel eager to see your friends, anxious to begin new courses, and dread waking up for 8 a.m. classes. As you start thinking about your return to campus, you probably are making mental notes of everything you need to do, […]
20 years of suppressed abandonment and loss drove Sydney into a suicide attempt. Thankfully, after 5 days in the hospital, she survived the attempt. Read More » Self-harm is any type of physical harm that is done to the body on purpose, such as cutting, scratching, burning, or hitting yourself. It is important to get […]
Body image is how you feel about your body. Feeling good or bad about your body image can affect you in different ways. The messages that are sent to you in the media, in music videos, or in conversations with your friends or family can affect whether you feel positively or negatively about your body […]
As a child, you may have written out your thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a diary that you kept hidden away from others. You may have detailed every second of your day, or you may have used it to vent about a situation at school or with a friend that got under your skin. If […]