Category: Strategies + Therapies

A is for Anxiety School, at any level, can be a time of excitement, learning, self-discovery, and new experiences. Throughout our academic journey, we often have to adjust to new environments, information, and other series of changes in ourselves, both…

In a recent post, I discussed the importance of gratitude and humility in my life, especially as I close one door and open another. Gratitude is the feeling of appreciation and thankfulness for what one has. I do a lot…

Mental illnesses aren’t the repulsive monsters that many people believe it is. Despite how unpleasant and torturous it can be, mental illnesses are more like a companion. It holds us close and tight in arms of comfort, never threatening to…

Mental health disorders have no boundaries when it comes to their victims, so why do we put up walls when it comes to seeking help? Too often, women of color have battled their way through mental illness on their own,…

Learning How To Cope With Grief Can Be A Difficult Lesson. When we lose someone, be it through physical death or relational death, we go through a natural process of grief. The way in which we express our grief or…

The Earth Beneath My Feet: Health Benefits Of Gardening, An Ode To Planting Therapy I remember juicy, plump cherry tomatoes that burst with flavor inside my mouth. I remember the crisp, cool crunch of fresh cucumbers straight from the vine….

I frequent social media networks that are littered with different people who deal with their anxiety and other mental illnesses in different ways. It is possible that you encounter people dealing with their mental illnesses differently than you expected as…

The Pen As Your Greatest Ally There are many creative ways to use the arts (music, dance, painting, writing) for therapeutic purposes.  Whether or not you consider yourself creative, these various uses of art can create new avenues for self-expression,…