Surviving the Holidays
The holidays can bring both warmth and stress. Between unsolicited advice, family tension, and emotional triggers, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This article shares practical, therapist-backed strategies to help you stay grounded, set boundaries, and navigate tricky moments with calm and clarity, so you can…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Practical Approach to Lasting Change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people build fulfilling lives by changing their relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions. Instead of avoiding discomfort, ACT teaches acceptance, mindfulness, and value-driven action. This approach fosters psychological flexibility—allowing individuals to stay present and make meaningful choices, even during…
Small Moments, Big Difference: How Small Moments Lead to Big Shifts in Mood
Big changes aren’t the only path to feeling better. Small, joyful moments — a kind word, a favorite song, a completed task — can quietly lift your mood and build emotional resilience. By noticing and creating these micro-moments, you can shift your mindset and well-being,…
Combating Workplace Burnout: Recognizing Signs and Prioritizing Well-Being in Healthcare
Healthcare burnout is a growing concern, marked by emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced performance. Early recognition is key, as burnout affects not just individuals but entire teams, leading to low morale and high turnover. Practical solutions include micro-breaks, boundary-setting, peer support, and restorative activities. Prioritizing…
Understanding the Fight Flight Freeze Response: Myths, Science, and How to Navigate It
The fight-flight-freeze response is our body’s automatic reaction to stress or danger. Whether it’s a quickened heartbeat, a need to escape, or feeling stuck, understanding these responses can help us navigate challenges and regain a sense of control.
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