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Kate Maurer
Sep 7, 20222 min read
What is Complex Trauma?
Complex trauma, also called developmental trauma, refers to the experience of multiple traumatic or adverse events throughout a person’s...
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Hallie Pearson
Aug 10, 20222 min read
Welcome Back, Students
Summer is coming to an end, and it’s time to start moving back towards school. This can be such an exciting time but can also be a...
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Hallie Pearson
Jun 1, 20225 min read
Embrace that Body of Yours this Summer
The sun is shining, skies are blue, it’s hot out, and the UV is finally consistently over 5. Months flew by and it’s finally bathing suit se
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Kye Ewing
May 19, 20223 min read
What is Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS)?
“I know what a year feels like. What about 100 of those? But then instead of dying after 100 years, there are 100 more…and 100 more…and...
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Hallie Pearson
May 10, 20224 min read
We're More Than Just Athletes: NCAA's Mental Health Crisis
My heart aches. Aches for the athletes who are no longer with us. Aches for the families who lost their child. Aches for the friends who...
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Kate Maurer
May 6, 20223 min read
Navigating the Parent Days
Our parents and parent figures shape who we are, whether that is by their presence or their absence. The relationships we have with the...
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Hallie Pearson
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Dear teachers and healthcare professionals,
Many of us never imagined a pandemic would occur within our lifetime. While it has been exceptionally hard, we want to take a moment to...
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Hallie Pearson
Feb 24, 20223 min read
10 Things To Do for Your Mental Health While You Have COVID
COVID-19 has been a part of our lives for over 2 years now. I’m sure many of you have had COVID or have been impacted by it in some way....
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Kate Maurer
Jan 21, 20223 min read
Anything Worth Doing is Worth Doing Poorly
Decrease anxiety & depression. Increase self-confidence.
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Shelby Murtagh
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)-- or “seasonal depression” as many people call it, is a misunderstood depressive disorder that affects...
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rrava2
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Progressive Muscle Awareness
Similar to progressive muscle relaxation, this mindfulness exercise is designed to help you connect with your body. This is a great tool...
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rrava2
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Creating and Using a 'Container'
Today is all about learning a handy EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) technique. How to create and use a container. Do...
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rrava2
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Isolation and Depression
We are social animals. Even the most introverted of us need connection. This can be challenging at any time but especially now in the age...
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rrava2
Aug 10, 20211 min read
Challenging Negative Thoughts
So many of us have that 'tape' running in the back of our head. It's exhausting always having that voice that's telling you all the bad...
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rrava2
Aug 7, 20211 min read
Soothing Grounding
Soothing grounding is a way to talk kindly to yourself by focusing on things that make you happy. Great for depression and anxiety. When...
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rrava2
Aug 7, 20211 min read
Mental Grounding to Help with Anxiety
Mental grounding is an excellent way to help manage anxiety, dissociation and other strong negative emotions. It helps anchor you into...
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rrava2
Aug 7, 20211 min read
Grounding- An overview
I continue exploring the changes in our community here in Champaign/Urbana and all of Illinois, that occurred virtually overnight. I also...
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rrava2
Aug 6, 20214 min read
Seasonal Affective Disorder
It's that time of year in the mid-west. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler. The leaves will be changing soon,...
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rrava2
Aug 6, 20213 min read
Awesome Apps That Help Reduce Anxiety and Depression
Anyone that knows me knows I love technology. These days we’re all pretty connected to our phones so why not put them to use helping us...
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