It sounds like a paradox, but caregivers rarely practice self-care. While they spend much of the day worrying about loved ones, they often lack the time or energy to care for themselves, which can lead to burnout, depression, and even substance abuse. That’s why self-care for caregivers is so important. As we explored in our therapy for caregivers blog, a … Read More
Mental Health in the LGBT+ Community: Challenges, Solutions, and the Role of Therapy
Mental health struggles are a widespread issue, but they are disproportionately experienced by LGBT+ individuals. Many members of the community face unique challenges, including discrimination, societal rejection, and internalized stigma, all of which can contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Despite these obstacles, mental health support is more accessible than ever, and there are ways for LGBT+ … Read More
Unemployment And Depression: How to Manage Mental Health After A Job Loss
The recent barrage of federal layoffs has sparked panic among federal employees and their families. Every day, it seems like more workers are being laid off, and one recent report showed 30,000 people have been impacted so far. And that’s only on the federal level. These job losses could have a ripple effect: As these individuals lose a steady income, … Read More
Somatic Therapy & Somatic Movement: Everything You Need to Know
We have a saying in therapy that comes from a popular book by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk: The body keeps the score. As much as society believes mental health takes place solely in the mind, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the body holds onto stress and memories, and this has led to an emerging practice: … Read More
Politics, Anxiety, And Therapy: Navigating Mental Health In Uncertain Political Climates
When Donald Trump took office for his second presidential term on January 20, he quickly got to work drafting new Executive Orders with wide-sweeping consequences and implications for his party’s future intentions. One of his earliest orders was to slash the federal government’s DEI programs, programs that were originally enacted to foster greater equality for minorities both within the federal … Read More
Emotional Intelligence In A Relationship: How to Become A Better Partner
Do you know how important it is to have emotional intelligence in a relationship? If you’ve never considered it before, picture this scenario: You come home from work tired. Your boss complained about your performance on a recent assignment, a customer yelled at you on the phone, and you had to take the long way home because of a new … Read More
Therapy for Therapists: Reasons, Rebuttals, And Resources
Believe it or not, even therapists need therapy. Sure, therapists might specialize in helping their patients work through their traumas, insecurities, and harmful memories, but even therapists have their own issues to navigate—and it’s difficult navigating those problems by yourself. That’s why we’ve always committed our therapy talents to other therapists. Sure, we work with mothers, married couples, first responders, … Read More
Therapy for Nurses: What You Should Know
Believe it or not, therapy for nurses is critical to the safety of our medical establishments. We would know. Our roots at My Wellness Center stem from our time at the MAYA Organization, a nonprofit that provides support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. And while we were always focused on the physical, mental, and emotional health outcomes of the mothers, … Read More
September Is Suicide Prevention Month: What Is Suicidal Ideation?
Suicide is serious. If you’re at risk of hurting yourself or attempting suicide, call 911 or the suicide lifeline at 988. September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to acknowledge the members of our family, friends, and community who struggle with mental health and suicidal ideation. While the entire month is dedicated to suicide prevention, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention … Read More
How to Survive A Toxic Workplace: Warning Signs, Symptoms, And Therapy
Putting up with a toxic work environment is a little like holding onto a self-destructive relationship; you might not realize just how bad it is until you walk away from it. Sadly, toxic workplaces are a common experience in the United States, with 87% of workers saying they’ve experienced a toxic workplace at some point in their work life. And … Read More