10 Ways to Survive Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
The holidays and wintertime can be tough, especially if you struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or are going through other issues such as trauma, loss or grief, family conflict, relationship loss, or Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). I personally really
Gratitude as a Daily Spiritual Self-Care Practice
With Thanksgiving around the corner, I’m sure you’ve seen lots of posts and blogs about gratitude and the importance of it. And that’s because it’s all TRUE! Countless research studies have shown that a regular practice of gratitude increases joy,
Goodbye Therapy Threads… Hello to The Centered Self!
So by now, you may have heard the big news! That we merged Therapy Threads and Self Care Club into ONE brand, and I am so happy and excited for this change! For me, this shift represents several things. For
Female Bullying & Rivalry
In your childhood favorite cartoon, you may have seen bullies projected as a boy in a leather jacket, who waits outside of the unsuspecting victim’s house to taunt, tease, or even abuse them. Yet, women can be just as conniving,
What is a Saturn Return? My Story at Age 30
Every 27 to 29 years, Saturn returns to the sign it was in when you were born, a cycle called The Saturn Return. Understanding this cosmic rite of passage can help you heal deeper and advance into your next stage
October for Bullying – Let’s Build Awareness and prevention
Coming from someone who experienced bullying in middle and high school, bullying really sucks! It's something too many children experience, and it usually leaves a huge shame mark on our heart. At least it did for me. "I don't fit
What is shadow and projection, really?
When I was little, I had no idea what the words 'projection’ and ‘shadow’ meant, other than the thing we used to watch videos at school and the sun casting our reflection in the concrete. And now, it’s posted all
Why Shame is the Unspoken Epidemic in our Culture
I’m a big fan of Brené Brown, and would like to talk about one of her biggest teachings -- how shame is an epidemic in our culture. In her findings, shame is a big culprit that causes depression, anxiety, eating
8 Signs of a Spiritual Awakening
Unlike most tangible things or dated rites of passage, such as when you hit 30, get married, or graduate from college, having a spiritual awakening can not always be pinpointed nor understood in the moment. It can happen gradually over