Summer can be an opportunity to explore what relaxation and “good vibes” actually look like for you; and it might look very different from what it looks like for someone else.

The process of therapy is no stranger to change. Whether or not clients are aware of which stage they are in - people generally seek out counseling support because they want things to be different. However, the process of enacting that difference can be excruciatingly painful, often prompting confusion, regret, or doubt for the merit of such work.

Critical media literacy allows us to observe and respond to media in a more objective way, rather than react to media in an emotionally heightened way.

Stepping away from social media has changed almost all of my relationships. There are people I have never interacted with since walking away and I have found deeper and more meaningful connections with those who are still in my life. I also appreciate not knowing so many details about other people's lives, and appreciate it even more when friends and family make it a point to share their lives with me.

Helpful tips from a therapist on how to navigate challenging family relationships during the holidays.