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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...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
May 19, 20223 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...
Hallie Pearson
May 10, 20224 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...
Kate Maurer
May 6, 20223 min read


The Hyperobject in the Room: Climate Change and Mental Health
This month will mark the 52nd annual Earth Day. The first Earth Day in 1970 brought together a broad coalition of people and groups to...
Kate Maurer
Apr 6, 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...
Hallie Pearson
Mar 8, 20222 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....
Hallie Pearson
Feb 24, 20223 min read


College Athletics and Mental Health Have a Lot in Common
College athletes are always told to be strong, but struggling with mental health isn't a sign of weakness. Let's reduce the stigma together.
Hallie Pearson
Feb 11, 20224 min read


Anything Worth Doing is Worth Doing Poorly
Decrease anxiety & depression. Increase self-confidence.
Kate Maurer
Jan 21, 20223 min read


OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions out there. Between everyday misuse of...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Nov 11, 20213 min read


Boundaries-MORE THAN A FENCE IN YOUR BACKYARD
I find myself talking about boundaries a lot. What they are, why they’re useful. How to set them and most importantly, how to maintain...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 11, 20214 min read


Nutrition for Anxiety
By: Anna Crawford MS, RDN, LDN, cPT, Joyfully Nourished, LLC Let’s talk about “Diets” before jumping in to specific nutrition...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 11, 20215 min read


Are you an Introvert? Do you struggle with anxiety? There's a connection!
Today I'm going to talk about how being an introvert and not caring for your introverted nature can lead to anxiety. The biological fact...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
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...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Guided Mental Grounding Exercise
Over the next few weeks I'll be guiding you in some grounding exercise. Grounding is a set of exercises designed to distance you from...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20212 min read


Mental Grounding Script
This first exercise uses mental grounding methods. Start by reminding yourself that you are safe. You are here, in this moment. Now take...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20212 min read


Five Facts About Anxiety
Anxiety is rough. Understanding it can help. Here's a short video to help you understand more about anxiety.

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
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...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Should You See a Therapist for Your Anxiety?
Let's talk about anxiety! Did you know that anxiety affects 40 million adults in the United States. That's just a little over 18% of the...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Anxiety and the Body
Feeling anxious, stressed and anger can be really uncomfortable. Sometimes the physical sensations are the most disturbing part of the...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 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...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read
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