We all have moments when it feels hard to speak up — to ask for what we need, to say “no,” or to express how we really feel. Maybe you worry about upsetting someone, or you’ve learned to stay quiet to keep the peace. The truth is, healthy communication doesn’t mean avoiding conflict. It means finding a way to express yourself clearly and respectfully, while also caring for the relationship.

When emotions run high, it can feel impossible to think clearly or make healthy choices. Your heart races, your body tenses, and it feels like your feelings are in the driver’s seat. In these moments, trying to “just calm down” rarely works — because your body is already in full-alert mode.

When emotions feel overwhelming or we find ourselves reacting in ways we later regret, it's easy to overlook the basics—like how we're sleeping, eating, or even if we’re getting sick. In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), there's a skill that focuses exactly on this: the PLEASE skill.

Sometimes words aren’t enough, or can be too difficult to find. Dance/Movement Therapy, also known as DMT is a holistic approach to counseling that blends together movement and emotional expression to support healing from the inside out. DMT is rooted in the understanding that the body and mind are deeply interconnected. Healing begins not only by understanding our thoughts, but by reconnecting to the body to access a deeper level of emotional awareness. 

Healthcare workers are the heart of our communities. Every day, they show up in hospitals, clinics, and long term care facilities to provide life saving care, often under immense pressure. They hold the hands of the suffering, deliver hard news to families, and work long hours in high stress environments. While these roles are deeply meaningful, they also come with a heavy emotional and psychological toll.

For many, Mother's Day is a joyful occasion. A time to celebrate moms with flowers, brunches, heartfelt cards, and warm embraces. But for others, this day carries a quiet and often invisible weight. If you’re feeling sadness, grief, loneliness, or emotional discomfort on Mother’s Day, you’re not alone.

The decision to seek therapy often comes after a period of struggle. You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, grief, stress, or confusion. You might notice patterns in your relationships that you want to change, or feel stuck in your personal or professional life. Whatever the reason may be, recognizing that you could benefit from extra support is a powerful first step and a clear sign of strength.

Many individuals find themselves navigating through anxiety, depression, and a wide range of feelings during the holidays as time with families, extra pressures to get gifts, and even those “fun events” can feel like a burden when there is too much happening in your life.