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 Thrive Ahead | Apr 1, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Recently one of the providers on our team here at Thrive Ahead got a package of mini ducks and started to hide some of them around the office. Finding one of these little quackers as I am going about my day absolutely delights me! It has become a fun game among our...
by Thrive Ahead | Feb 10, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Understanding Loneliness Beyond Being Alone Loneliness is a tricky thing. It’s not always about being alone. You can feel lonely in a group, lonely in a conversation, even lonely when someone who loves you is sitting right next to you. That’s because...
by Thrive Ahead | Jan 29, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Mental Health
The Importance of Rest During Winter: Embracing Seasonal Slowdowns Winter offers us a unique opportunity to align with nature’s rhythm, slow down, and prioritize rest. I’ve seen the transformative effects of honoring our body’s and mind’s need for downtime. Just...
