By Sandra I. Beekmann, MS, NCC, LCMHC-QS, CCTP There's a particular kind of quiet that settles in when you notice you're not looking forward to anything. Friends talk about vacations, promotions, first dates, or weekend plans, and something in you nods along politely while feeling strangely disconnected from the excitement. If this sounds familiar, you're not broken, and you're not alone. This flattening of anticipation is one of the lesser-discussed effects of trauma, and un

If you have spent the last few weeks—or even months—scrolling through your health insurance directory, calling therapist after therapist, only to hear that they are “not accepting new patients” or “no longer take your plan,” you are not alone. It can be incredibly frustrating to pay your monthly insurance premiums, finally make the decision to seek mental health support, and then run into one obstacle after another just trying to find someone who is available and accepts your

By Jade Caswell, MA, NCC, LMHC When most of us think of mental wellness, we may think of maintaining a healthy routine, diet, getting enough exercise, sleep, etc. While all of these strategies are beneficial, the positive effects of creativity on mental wellness may be less widely known. According to the Journal of Positive Psychology, engaging in a creative activity is associated with 'higher activated positive affect'. In other words, creativity can boost positive mood! Fur