Self-help
A Guide to Practicing Mindfulness with Your Kids
Today, children face numerous stressors that affect their mental health and well-being. Recent data shows more than 20% of children worldwide struggle with anxiety. As a parent or caregiver, it may be hard to help your kid navigate these feelings and develop practical skills to manage their emotions. Luckily, through mindfulness activities, you can help […]
9 Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical and Mental Health
You’ve heard it loud and clear that mindfulness could be the perfect solution for various life problems, boosting your productivity, memory, happiness, and more. Mindfulness benefits span every area of life. Mindfulness is staying aware of your thoughts, feelings, and physical environment with a curious but compassionate attitude. It’s all about slowing down and paying […]
6 Mindfulness Exercises to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
In today’s world, we’re often overwhelmed with information and responsibilities that can cause stress and anxiety. We may worry about things we can’t control, affecting our physical and mental well-being. That’s where mindfulness comes in. It’s become a buzzword in recent years, popping up in conversations about mental health, meditation, and online therapy. But what […]
Dealing with the Loss of a Child: Tips from a Professional Therapist
Losing a child can be a time of unspeakable grief. You may feel heartbroken and like the tomorrows don’t matter. How can they after your child dies? And while it’s easy to become enveloped in such thoughts, remember that grief is a process that allows you to feel those feelings, sit with them, accept them, […]
6 Anger Management Strategies to Keep You Calm
Anger might feel overwhelming or frightening, but it’s a natural response to the perception of threat, a protective survival instinct. However, uncontrolled anger can lead to hurtful outbursts, aggressive behavior, and difficulty maintaining healthy relationships. If anger feels like the most common emotion in your repertoire, it doesn’t have to stay that way. Anger cannot […]
Signs of Low Self-Esteem and How to Overcome It
Feeling disappointed or down on yourself occasionally, like after a presentation goes wrong at work or forgetting to pay a bill on time, is normal. However, if you’re down on yourself more often than not, self-esteem issues could be at play. Your self-esteem is how you think and feel about yourself. Low or high self-esteem […]
Addicted to Social Media? Learn the Signs and How to Treat It
Social media has become seemingly inescapable in this day and age. While platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok certainly have their benefits, such as enabling us to connect with others and share our experiences, they also have downsides and risks – especially when it comes to mental health. In a survey conducted by Grow Therapy, 100% […]
What to Do When You’re Worried About Your Child’s Mental Health
If you have concerns about your child’s mental health, you are far from alone. Parenting is hard enough, but these past few years of living through a pandemic have brought so much extra stress to our lives and our kids’ lives. Many parents are worried about their child’s mental health and are looking for actionable […]
Mindful Ways to Consume Social Media That Aren’t Harmful to Your Mental Health
Social media can be a great tool to connect with others and find a community you might not have in person – but on the other hand, social media can contribute to low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Therein lies the problem.
The Negative Effects of News and How to Protect Your Mental Health
Stay informed without sacrificing your mental health! Learn how news consumption can impact anxiety and depression, and discover strategies for healthier engagement. From setting boundaries to recognizing triggers, empower yourself to navigate the news cycle with resilience.