DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH The days seem to blend together in this Groundhog Day that is COVID-19 quarantine. I would like to suggest six questions that will cause introspection and perhaps prompt you to certain actions that will lift your spirits. Hi, again. It’s me, still in quarantine. How are you doing? Hanging in there? I
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH While the “See 10, Do 10,” push-up challenge is circulating the internet, I have another suggestion for four crucial exercises that will strengthen your physical, mental, spiritual and creative senses during this crazy time of quarantine. Push-ups are hard. I had a couple friends tag me in the #See10Do10 push-up challenge on
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH As we creatively cultivate social interaction and learn how to manage our time, our days will be filled with happiness and hope. Hundreds of factors influence our mental health and well-being. From disruptions in our social contact to our regular routines, the current conditions of the world are placing millions at risk
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH As we make our physical health a priority at this time, we will strengthen our mental capacity to cope, overcome, and press forward. I often underestimate the relationship between my physical and mental health. I have been reminded of their dependence on each other as I have read information from doctors and
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH As your world continues to change drastically each day, you can rise to the challenges it brings through small daily habits that bring peace and happiness into your everyday life. With the recent unprecedented changes to social, occupational, and daily living routines, it seems that the world is in a constant state
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH In a world deeply enveloped in fear, we can choose to avoid the traps that leave us feeling helpless. The first time I remember really feeling fear was when I was in the second grade. The cold, dry winter air did not couple well with my asthma, and one night I found
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “You will never look back on life and think, ‘I spent too much time with my kids.’” ~Unknown A good friend of mine recently posted a darling picture of her family–toddler and all–hiking along a trail in the foothills of Utah. She said their family had a goal in 2020 to spend
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “It’s not enough to love your kids. You have to know how to communicate love to a child so that he genuinely feels loved.” ~ Dr. Chapman Dr. Laura Markham, founder of “Aha! Parenting,” clinical psychologist, and mother says, “The kids who thrive are the ones who feel loved, accepted and cherished
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “No matter what our circumstances, we’re all carrying around things that hurt — and they can hurt us if we keep them buried inside,” he wrote. “Not talking about our inner lives robs us of really getting to know ourselves and robs us of the chance to reach out to others in
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH Guest blogger, Karlin Davison, writes a personal account on her experiences with new motherhood. When I started writing this, I was sitting on a plane headed for Idaho with a lively, almost-one-year-old, baby boy that was supposed to sleep at least 2 hours but woke up after only 45 minutes. This was
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” ~ Kahil Gibran You are dating someone wonderful. You are happy. You are strongly attracted to your partner. There is a deep level of trust, commitment, and enjoyment in your relationship. Yet, despite it all, you
PHOTO BY iSTOCK Anxiety manifests itself in many forms. Phobias, social anxiety, panic disorder, and even obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are commonly categorized under the umbrella of anxiety. There is, however, another emerging diagnostic disorder with which I have personally become familiar with in recent years: perfectionism. Perfectionism plays a major role in a variety
Melissa Cluff is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in North Texas, providing face-to-face and telehealth therapy options to clients in Texas.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in North Texas, providing face-to-face and telehealth therapy options to clients in Texas.
