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 Kiley Gregory, RDN | Dec 17, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Nutrition
Holiday Health The holidays can be a really joyful time, but they can also feel stressful, overwhelming, and emotionally loaded, especially when food is involved. If you have ever gone into the holiday season telling yourself you will “be good” and then felt guilty...
by Thrive Ahead | Dec 1, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Some parts of healing feel more like unraveling than becoming. Not soft or soothing—but raw, restless, loud. Like an anger in you is growing. Maybe you just don’t feel inspired. You might not feel better. You might just feel… off. Like your system is on edge,...
by Michelle Hodges, OTR/L | Nov 18, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
A Compassionate Approach to Everyday Decisions: Time, Money, and Energy Decisions around time, money, and energy don’t have to feel like a source of stress or guilt. By using Occupational Therapy (OT) strategies, noticing your patterns, and practicing self-compassion,...
