General Advice

Healing from trauma is a sensitive path often including emotional hurdles. While all traumas leave a profound mark on an individual's life, there's a different level of difficulty in recovering from what's called "complex trauma", or cPTSD.Unlike single-incident traumas, complex trauma stems from repeated experiences of stressful and traumatic events, usually in environments where there's no escape. The impact over time of these experiences creates a complex road to healing,

What If You’re Functioning…But You’re Not Really Okay? You’re going to work. You’re taking care of your kids. You’re answering the emails. You’re making dinner. You’re showing up for everyone else. From the outside, you look like you’re doing just fine. But inside? You’re exhausted. You’re overwhelmed. You’re anxious. You’re constantly overthinking. You’re having trouble relaxing, sleeping, or turning your brain off. Maybe you’re more irritable than usual. Maybe you’ve lost i

The days are getting chillier, sweaters are coming back, candles feel oh-so-cozy... it must be autumn. 🎃🍂 Here are 4 quick tips to have the healthiest autumn you can! 1. Eat seasonal foods Fall brings an abundance of fruits and vegetables like apples, squash and leafy greens. Incorporating these into your meals can help support your immune system, improve heart health and allow you to get a wider variety of nutrients. Eating seasonal fall foods are beneficial because they a

Between work, school drop-offs, sports practices, homework, dinner, laundry, and approximately 47 questions from your children before 9 a.m., finding time for yourself can feel…well, nearly impossible. And then someone suggests therapy. Which is great—except now you're thinking: “When exactly am I supposed to fit that in?” Finding a babysitter. Driving to the office. Sitting in traffic. Rearranging your work schedule. Getting home in time for dinner. Sometimes, the logistics

Have you ever said “yes” when you really wanted to say “no,” only to feel resentful, exhausted, or overwhelmed afterward? Maybe you agreed to help someone when you didn't have the time. Maybe you answered a message when you desperately needed a break, or agreed to have Thanksgiving with your parents when you reaaaallly don't want to. Or perhaps you tried to express what you needed, only to immediately wonder if you were being selfish. For many people, setting boundaries can b

You've probably heard of the 2025 hit movie, KPoP Demon Hunters. I watched it for the first time this past weekend. I know, I know, I'm way behind (but don't worry, I've sung Takedown enough in the last 7 days to make up for it!) If you've watched KPop Demon Hunters, you've probably spent at least a little time thinking about the music, the animation, the Saja Boys, or wondering why "Golden" has been stuck in your head for approximately 47 consecutive hours. But underneath t

Do you find yourself drawn to unavailable partners or feeling anxious when relationships begin to deepen? Do you struggle to trust others or feel unsettled when someone gets emotionally close? These patterns may be signs you have attachment issues, emotional patterns that often begin in early childhood and continue shaping how you connect with others as an adult. Many people carry attachment patterns without realizing it. They repeat relationship dynamics that leave them feel

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This year (2026), the theme for the month is "More Good Days, Together", so, we thought... how exactly can you create more good days, realistically? Let's first reframe what a "good day" is. Sometimes, when we have a bad moment in a day, we say the whole day is ruined. My kids do this all the time ;) But, just because we have a bad moment does not mean that the whole day is bad. We can find good, happy, calm moments even in chaotic days.

Please note, as always, that this blog is not written by a licensed therapist. Therefore, the contents of this blog should be taken as educational and not as therapeutic or medical advice. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call 988 or 911 for immediate assistance. The holidays don't have to interrupt your connection with your partner! It's the most wonderful time of the year! Thanksgiving has passed, and the holidays are next up. Butt the "most wonderf

Note, I am not a therapist. I am Director for Caring Conversations, and have years of social work experience, but I'm also just a mom with an opinion to blog about. This article is intended to spark discussion in your homes and for psychoeducational purposes only. This blog does not constitute or replace therapy. If you're a parent on social media, it's that time of year. You know what I mean: mom/parent guilt but with a holiday twist - letting your kids believe in Santa is l

{As always, please note that I (Kaitlyn) am not a therapist. I have 12+ years in the social work field, however, and lived experience as both a 30-something and a Mom who has struggled with making friends.} Being a parent is hard, right? After my first, and especially after my second (a surprise COVID baby), I was shocked at how challenging motherhood was. I have always been an introvert, with only a few close friends at a time, but after becoming a parent (which for me incl

It's (almost) that time of year. Thanksgiving. Hannukah. Christmas. Kwanza. The holidays are approaching quickly. For many, this causes feelings of depression, anxiety, dread. If this is you, read on for some tips. Redefine What the Holidays Mean for You. You’re allowed to reimagine the season. Traditions can change. Maybe this year isn’t about big family gatherings — maybe it’s about quiet, peace, or starting something new. Let go of what you think you “should” and create