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Stay informed with our blog, where we share the latest research, tips, and insights on various mental health topics.

Our blog is designed to educate and empower you with knowledge to support your mental well-being.

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A young child clings to a parent’s shoulder in a crowded city setting, symbolizing how emotional support and connection help us build resilience and face life’s overwhelming moments with strength.

Building Resilience When Life Is Hard

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but resilience is a skill you can develop. Explore seven proven techniques—from emotional awareness to micro-recoveries—that help you adapt and thrive, even in the hardest moments.

Karissa

Jun 274 min read

Silhouette of a father and child walking hand-in-hand through a foggy street, representing memories, love, and the emotional weight of Father's Day after loss.

Honoring Grief on Father’s Day

Father’s Day isn’t easy for everyone. Whether you're grieving a father, a child, or the relationship you wish you had, this day can bring emotional waves. This blog offers how to gently support yourself through it.

Karissa

Jun 123 min read

Veteran sitting alone in military uniform, grieving silently with dog tags in hand—symbolizing PTSD and emotional trauma after deployment.

Memorial Day: Beyond the BBQ

Memorial Day can stir deep emotions for veterans and their families. This blog explores how trauma and PTSD affect military households and offers insight and support strategies for healing and connection.

Karissa

May 234 min read

Woman grieving alone with head resting on knees, expressing the emotional pain of Mother’s Day after loss.

Mother’s Day Grief

Whether you’ve lost a mother, a child, or the hope of motherhood, Mother’s Day can bring grief to the surface. This post offers gentle support and reminders that you’re not alone.

Karissa

May 94 min read

Creative therapy concept symbolized by a lightbulb capturing a sunset, representing innovative ideas and non-traditional therapeutic approaches for mental health and healing.

Exploring Non-Traditional Therapy Methods

Non-traditional therapy methods—like art therapy and experiential therapy—offer powerful ways to access healing beyond words. Learn how these creative approaches can support trauma recovery, emotional expression, and self-awareness at Create Perspective Counseling.

Karissa

Apr 254 min read

Peaceful wooden bench overlooking a foggy lake at sunrise, representing solitude, grief, and emotional reflection. Ideal visual metaphor for grief therapy and the quiet moments of processing loss. Captures the stillness and isolation often felt in mourning. Used by grief counseling offices and therapists specializing in bereavement support to evoke a sense of calm and introspection in clients navigating complex emotions after loss.

Coping with Grief and Loss

Grief is complex, but you don’t have to face it alone. Learn healthy ways to cope and why there’s no single “right way” to grieve.

Karissa

Apr 115 min read

Stressed man with a laptop in a study area, holding his head—representing anxiety, work pressure, and mental health struggles.

Managing Anxiety and Depression: Strategies and Therapies for Healing

Struggling with anxiety or depression? Learn about the symptoms, self help tips, and therapy interventions for relief.

Karissa

Mar 283 min read

Two women wearing black leather jackets smiling warmly at each other, displaying a strong bond and connection through shared laughter and positive communication.

Effective Communication Skills for Healthy Relationships

Strengthen your relationships with proven communication skills from the Gottman Institute. Learn to listen, connect, and thrive!

Karissa

Mar 145 min read

A woman wearing casual clothing, lying flat on outdoor concrete steps while holding a coffee cup, looking up at the sky. The image conveys fatigue, stress, or the overwhelming feeling of burnout, symbolizing the mental toll of financial instability.

Financial Stress and Mental Health

Financial stress affects mental health. Learn research-backed strategies for managing anxiety, budgeting, reducing debt, &building stability

Karissa

Mar 74 min read

A father and his young daughter exploring a rocky creek in the wilderness, with the child carefully balancing on a log bridge showing resilience and parental support at a healthy distance. Parenting, adventure, and bonding in nature.

Building Resilience in Children and Teens

Help kids build resilience with researched-backed strategies on problem-solving, emotional regulation, and strong support systems.

Karissa

Feb 284 min read

A peaceful empty bench under a tree, symbolizing solitude and reflection on trauma recovery, stress relief, and mental health healing.

Understanding Trauma and Stressor-Related Challenges

Explore trauma, its symptoms, and causes. Learn what treatment modalities support healing from PTSD, stress, and grief holistically.

Karissa

Feb 213 min read

Two wooden chairs facing a vast blue ocean, symbolizing relaxation, mindfulness, and the healing connection between nature and mental health.

The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health

Explore how physical health impacts mental health and discover which therapy setting: online, indoor, or outdoor is right for you.

Karissa

Feb 134 min read

Dealing with Workplace Stress

Managing workplace stress is crucial for mental well-being. Implementing boundaries, relaxation, and professional support can help.

Karissa

Feb 73 min read

Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health

Breaking mental health stigma involves education, open conversations, and normalizing therapy. Let's create a compassionate community.

Karissa

Jan 314 min read

Tips for Better Sleep and Mental Health

Sleep and mental health are connected. Poor sleep worsens stress, anxiety, and depression. Read this blog for tips to sleep better!

Karissa

Jan 243 min read

An Insiders Guide to Mental Health Therapy

Therapy can feel overwhelming. This guide simplifies costs, options, and tips to help you find the right therapist for your mental health.

Karissa

Jan 176 min read

Mental Health Therapy for Kids

Explore effective therapies for kids like sandtray, adventure, experiential &play therapy that meet children’s unique needs with creativity.

Karissa

Jan 103 min read

Mental Health Therapy vs. Coaching

Mental health therapy and coaching both offer valuable support but they serve different purposes. Find out how to choose the right path.

Karissa

Jan 33 min read

How Mental Health Therapy Helps

Discover how mental health therapy fosters growth, resilience, and emotional well-being in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Karissa

Dec 20, 20242 min read

Holistic Approaches to Mental Health

Learn how holistic mental health care, including mindfulness, creative arts, & somatic awareness, can promote lasting growth & resilience.

Karissa

Dec 13, 20242 min read

We hope these resources provide you with the additional support and education you need. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. We want to support you.