Below you will find my podcasts and blogs created while practicing at Symmetry Counseling.
Audio versions are available here on SoundCloud or with linked access on each blog post.
Do you feel as if you understand yourself, how you make decisions and why you behave in certain ways? If the answer to this question is no, that’s okay! If the answer to this question is yes, it never hurts to learn more about yourself. Awareness is key and getting a better understanding of self-concept can help you to get to know yourself better.
Read MoreSince 1949, May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S. Throughout life, mental health can vary based upon our circumstances and the state of the world. Amidst 2020 and 2021, mental health in general as society has taken a general decline. This blog will share five ways you can celebrate mental health awareness month.
Read MoreDid you know that a recent study found that postpartum depression often begins before a woman gives birth? Here are some things that soon-to-be mothers should know about mental health during pregnancy. Part one of this two-part blog series shared the first three and here are the last six!
Read MorePregnancy and motherhood will bring ups and downs, and navigating your way through this while trying to balance a life of your own, is no easy feat. Did you know that a recent study found that postpartum depression often begins before a woman gives birth?
Read MoreThe emotional development of people and pets can have a large impact on your mental health. Dogs “orient and move in synchrony with family members” and this can have implications on family dynamic and growth.
Read MoreIf you read my last blog post, you learned about seven ways to improve upon better sleep and sleep quality at night. Here is the next part to this two-part blog series that shares more helpful information about improved sleep patterns and habits.
Read MoreNot the best sleeper? That’s okay – you’re not alone. Research tells us that poor sleep has an adverse effect and immediate negative effects on your “hormones, exercise, performance and brain function.” Additionally, it can increase weight gain and put you at a higher risk for disease. This blog will share seventeen evidence-based tips to help you get better sleep at night.
More often than not, we defend ourselves and our actions – sometimes without even realizing it. Maybe if we weren’t so busy explaining ourselves to others, we’d have more room for important things like compassion, understanding, and empathy.
Read MoreWhat if someone told you that you’d be able to live a “values-based life by identifying and committing to your values and priorities?” Perhaps what you are saying is important to you isn’t actually aligning with what you truly devote your time to. Maybe you are talking the talk but failing to walk the walk. Sound familiar? It’s okay, you’re not alone.
Read MoreWho are you to judge? I often say this to myself, other people and sometimes my clients, too. Human beings are built to compare and judge themselves and others, yet we have no place to. Regardless of any reason, we have no right to pass judgment towards anyone. People hardly realize their own mistakes, yet they so readily strive to point out the flaws of other people.
Read MoreYou may have read part one to this blog series, which began discussing the detrimental nature of negative thinking and offering interventions and suggestions for getting out of the unhealthy spiral. Part II shares some continued things that you can do to work against this corrupt thought process.
Read MoreThe downward spiral of negative thinking can be incredibly powerful. We’ve all been there and descended into a damaging thought pattern we don’t want to be in. These interventions might help you to get out of this space of negativity.
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