by Nate Sullivan, MDiv, MA | May 1, 2026 | Community, Health and Wellness, Mental Health
While their definitions might vary a bit, most of us are familiar with the concepts of self-help or self-improvement. Of course, these have their time and place, but they often center upon the notion that we have a long way to go before we get wherever we need to be....
by Allie Karagozian, OTR/L | Feb 23, 2026 | Community, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, News
Every winter, I hear a similar theme in sessions, and it rarely starts with, “I need to exercise more.” Instead, it sounds like: “I feel sluggish.” “I have no motivation.” “I’m restless but also exhausted.” “I’m in such a rut.” Winter has a way of amplifying what...
by Laura Young, LCPC | Feb 2, 2026 | Community, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, News
Author’s Note: This blog is written from a place of privilege and marginalization as a white, queer, non-binary person. I do not aim to claim that every person reading this can follow every step of separation or care taking that is listed here. I fully recognize that...
by Michelle Hodges, OTR/L | Jan 8, 2026 | Community, Health and Wellness, Mental Health, News
When people think about mental health work, they often imagine the opposite of lightness. Instead, they see it as something serious. Deep conversations. Hard truths. Heavy emotions. And while healing can include those moments, it doesn’t have to live there all the...
by Caitlyn Fraser, OTR/L | Oct 1, 2025 | Community, Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Is Social Participation Really an “Occupation”? When most people hear the word “occupation,” they think of work or a job. But in occupational therapy, “occupation” means any meaningful activity that supports your health, well-being, and sense of purpose. So yes—social...
