|Trauma is defined as a "psychological, emotional response to an event or an experience that is deeply distressing or disturbing" and importantly, trauma can experience from a range of experiences. An individual may go through an event that leaves them emotionally shattered, yet this same event may not be experienced as deeply distressed or disturbed by others. Therefore, a trauma response is very unique to each individual.

​|Everywhere we look, the world is a chaotic mess. Nobody knows what the future holds, and everyone is worrying about it. As I write this, my state is in the middle of a stay-at-home order that the governor might not lift for a while. Like everyone else, my world got tipped on its side when the novel coronavirus started spreading across the globe.

|Gratitude is defined by the quality of being thankful or readiness to show appreciation for the small things in life. Practicing gratitude has become all the rage in the wellness industry, and for good reason. New studies have shown how gratitude affects the brain, leaving us to believe gratitude and mental health go hand in hand. 

|Most of us think of massage as a therapy for the body, not the mind. We know that massage can be very good for sore, tight muscles or for sports injuries, but could it also have benefits for your mental well-being too?

|Making the decision to start therapy can be a huge decision, and also a step in the direction of greater understanding of yourself and your needs. Congratulations on choosing to have support from a professional who can walk alongside you on a journey of self-discovery! You deserve to have a safe and open space to talk about your concerns, explore your deepest hopes and dreams, and learn new skills to take away into your daily life.