by Lindsay Sanner | Jan 3, 2022 | Journaling
The new year is often a time of setting resolutions and making goals for the coming year. But that puts a lot of pressure on this time of year! And we’ve seen in the last two years that even the more carefully attended plans sometimes get derailed by things totally...
by Lindsay Sanner | Dec 14, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Grounding, Mental Health, Mindfulness
Have you heard the phrase “inner child” before? If not, don’t worry. It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like! You see, as we age, our old selves don’t just disappear. When you turn twelve, your eleven year old self doesn’t somehow slip out of your body and mind...
by Lindsay Sanner | Nov 30, 2021 | Anxiety, Mindfulness
Why is mindfulness so often recommended to help manage anxiety? While there are many ways anxiety can show up, including physical symptoms (stomach aches, insomnia, nausea, sweating, etc.) a key element to anxiety is frequently what we call racing thoughts. This is...
by Lindsay Sanner | Nov 16, 2021 | Mental Health, Therapist
17 Books to Teach Your Child About Mental Health Mental health is a complicated topic for adults sometimes–so how do we start educating our kids about it in a way that will really connect with them? Luckily for us, kids are excellent learners–and they want to learn....
by Lindsay Sanner | Oct 19, 2021 | Mental Health
There is a lot to be stressed about as a teenager these days. Teens are balancing a lot! Not only do they need to manage their school work, but they may also have sports, clubs, part time jobs, volunteer work, internships, family or household responsibilities–and on...
by Lindsay Sanner | Sep 28, 2021 | Mental Health, Therapist
It’s the day before your scheduled therapy session, and you’ve had a great week! So when you start to think about what you want to talk about in session and you can’t come up with anything, does that mean you should cancel? Nope! In fact, there are a lot of benefits...
by Lindsay Sanner | Sep 8, 2021 | Mental Health
What is OCD? OCD, otherwise known as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, is a disorder that affects about 1 in 100 adults in the United States. It can affect anyone, but it’s often either diagnosed in childhood or in the late teen/early adult years. You’ve probably heard...
by Lindsay Sanner | Aug 30, 2021 | Mental Health
Can kids have OCD? Yes! In fact, according to this report, between 0.25% and 4% of children will develop OCD and the average age of onset is ten years old. It is possible for children younger than ten to be diagnosed, with children as young as five or six sometimes...
by Lindsay Sanner | Aug 17, 2021 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Play Therapy
We’ve talked before about play on the blog in the context of child development, but did you know that it’s also important for adults to play? Play is something we tend to think of as being for children only, but really anyone with a brain can benefit from play. Play...
by Lindsay Sanner | Jul 27, 2021 | Addiction, Mental Health, Therapist
5 Ways to Support a Loved One with Substance Use Disorder According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2019) 20.4 million Americans have struggled with substance use disorder. Yet, addiction is something that is still so stigmatized. This stigma...
