It’s January. You’re back to work and the kids are back to school. It’s time to put a routine in place that supports good mental health and wellness. Many of us plan to set up new routines and develop good habits in January. January feels like a fresh start, so it’s the natural time to recalibrate our habits. […]
Category Archives: mental health
Free Mental Health Worksheets and Tools
Free Mental Health Worksheets I’ve created a resource library full of absolutely free mental health worksheets, articles, journal prompts, meditations, and more! These are the self-improvement tools and resources that I’ve put together over decades of work as a therapist and coach. I realized there’s no point in keeping these self-improvement tools exclusively for my clients when they could […]
Beautiful Space, Beautiful Mood: How a Beautiful Physical Space can Improve your Mood
Beautiful Space, Beautiful Mood: How a Beautiful Space can Improve your Mood Our physical space can impact our moods. I have found that having a pleasing and comfortable space, whether it’s my home or office, makes a difference in how I feel. I have also had clients tell me that they are overwhelmed by messes or clutter in their homes and this […]
The Steepest Hike: How Struggle Can Bring Us Together
A few days ago I went on the steepest hike with my family. Was it really the steepest hike? Of course not. It may not have even been the steepest hike I’ve ever been on. It just felt like it. We really hadn’t planned on doing this hike. It was getting late in the afternoon. It was warm. I desperately needed a […]
Depression Busting
Depression Busting by Sharon Martin, LCSW Depression is a very common disease in the United States. The good news is that it’s very treatable. People do recover from depression and/or keep their symptoms manageable. Many do well with a combination of medication, cognitive, and behavioral strategies. A therapist can help you change your negative thoughts and feelings (the cognitive part). […]
5 Ways to Improve your Mood Right Now
You can improve your mood right now by: 1. Laugh – find some funny jokes online and have a good laugh. 2. Do something nice for someone else – It doesn’t have to be big; Bring your coworker a coffee or text your friend that funny joke you just found. 3. Find something to be grateful for – Again […]
September
September is the month to draw attention to two causes close to my heart. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As a therapist and clinical supervisor, of course, I work to prevent suicide every month of the year. My Grandfather committed suicide. My cousin committed suicide. And a very dear client committed suicide. They were all deeply loved. And they […]