One of the things that I’ve been working with clients on (and dealing with myself too) is keeping perspective during COVID-19. From the illness itself and the loss of lives to the economic changes and ongoing misinformation campaigns, we’re living in tough times. Being able to shift our perspective towards a more positive bend is […]
Have you been curious about how to get started in therapy, but felt unsure about how to do it? Have no fear – we’re here to answer your questions! In our latest episode Rachel and Jor-El take on this listener submitted question on how to get started in therapy. They cover everything from how to […]
I talk with a lot of clients who struggle with finding the energy and motivation to complete tasks. It’s not at all uncommon for clients to call themselves “lazy”. It’s not helpful at all, and more than that, name-calling and shaming one’s self isn’t very kind at all. We could all use a little more […]
Are you struggling with SAD or just dealing with the natural variances in mood during the winter months? Listen and find out! In our latest episode Jor-El and Rachel talk about one of the most common conditions this time of year, Seasonal Affective Disorder. This depressive condition affects about 10 million US adults. That’s a […]
Spoiler alert: it doesn’t mean you’re a terrible person. When someone we love or care about is hurting, it can be difficult to continue to be a source of support. While we may want to continue to offer what we can to help them feel better, it can be tough to continuously provide support, and […]
In our latest episode, Rachel and Jor-El talk about some of the most common mental health conditions that people experience and share about: anxiety and depression. Do you know the difference between feeling depressed and clinical depression? What about feeling anxious and experiencing generalized anxiety? We break down the lines between all of these, providing […]
To wrap up African American Women’s Fitness Month Jor-El and Rachel sat down with life coach and multi-hyphenate wellness professional Shanna Tyler. Shanna (@shannatyler_) shares with us how challenges with major depression led her to embracing her deepest desires to help other women by creating community with Self Soul Sport. Shanna also coaches women entrepreneurs […]
Blue Monday is considered to be the most depressing day of the year. Maybe you’ve already encountered a lot of posts and articles about it, claiming the power of Blue Monday, citing it as some ubiquitous day of suffering. But, is it even real? Not so much. The History of Blue Monday Blue Monday was […]
There are a lot of reasons that there is an emphasis on reading early on in our lives. Reading has a lot of benefits! For some people, reading is about the gathering of new information. In other instances, books can provide some amazing emotional insight. Out of the Woods does just that. A New Way […]
Positive psychology is the “scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive,” according to the University of Pennsylvania Arts & Sciences. This field of study helps provide us with ways to improve emotional health while still giving space to real life challenges. You may have heard about a simple gratitude exercise […]
