Dealing with Difficult Family Members

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Holidays may be something you look forward to, but for others, it might mean spending time with friends or family who are difficult to get along with or who don’t respect your boundaries. Holidays can cause worry, or even conflict in these cases. Since you will probably be attending a variety of holiday events over the course of the next few days, we wanted to revisit a blog post from last year on How to Deal with Difficult Family Members.

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5 Ways To Keep Your Teen Entertained This Summer

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Summer can be hard. Teenagers are used to having a strict school schedule and being told what to do and where to be all day long. Although they may complain about this schedule and the demands of it, they can be at a loss for what to do without it! Here are 5 ideas for you to suggest to your teen to keep them busy and occupied so you don’t hear the dreaded “I’m bored.  There’s nothing to do!”

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How Yoga Can Improve Anxiety and Depression

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to follow up with a blog about how yoga and mindfulness specifically can help with symptoms related to anxiety, depression and even trauma. Yoga is defined as a discipline that includes breath control, simple meditation, and a variety of body positions that is widely practiced for health and relaxation. Yoga, as a form of physical activity, used as a regular practice, will also increase the trait of mindfulness, as well as increase the “feel good” chemicals in your brain. As a result, it is a healthy coping skill for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma. Mindfulness is the awareness of one’s body, one’s thoughts, and a greater connection of mind and body. Mindfulness teaches you to clear out distractions, with a goal of totally emptying your mind, while you are practicing yoga. 

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