In our latest blog, we dive deep into the transformative power of radical acceptance. Explore how this mindfulness-based practice, rooted in DBT principles, can help you break free from cycles of pain and suffering. Discover the art of embracing reality without judgment or resistance, paving the way for greater resilience and inner peace in your daily life!
Have you ever wondered if Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) could be the key to unlocking a more balanced and resilient you? If the curiosity about DBT groups has been lingering in your mind, you're not alone. In this blog post, we discuss the power of DBT and its impact on emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and overall well-being. Click here to delve into the core principles of DBT, unravel the structure of DBT skills groups, and uncover the multitude of benefits that await participants on their path to emotional wellness.
Feeling isolated in your infertility journey? Many in Philadelphia share your struggle and understand your emotions deeply. In this blog, we'll delve into the powerful benefits of joining an infertility support group. Whether you're starting treatments or have been on this path for a while, embracing a supportive community can bring hope, healing, and understanding to your journey.
Discover how Candy Salad is breaking down societal expectations and beliefs about 'healthy' eating! Click here to learn more about how Candy Salad encourages us to tap into sweetness and indulge without feeling guilt.
Living in Philadelphia can be vibrant and exciting, but it can also come with its share of stressors that contribute to anxiety. From bustling city life to work pressures and personal challenges, it's essential to have effective coping strategies in place. In this blog post, we'll delve into practical tips and techniques specifically tailored to help individuals in Philadelphia manage their anxiety and improve their mental well-being.
Depression and anxiety are widespread mental health conditions that affect millions of individuals daily, severely impacting their ability to lead fulfilling lives. While therapy and medication are commonly sought after for tackling these challenges, incorporating nutrition counseling into the treatment plan can significantly enhance overall well-being and aid in the recovery process.
It's no surprise that supporting yourself nutritionally can help with your mental health. But when you do a quick google for nutrition support and mental health, a lot can pop up, which can make you feel confused and overwhelmed. Plus, when you’re in the throes of a difficult mental health flare and your capacity is limited, the idea of implementing any kind of thoughtful nutrition support plan feels impossible! So, what do you do? How can you support yourself nutritionally?
Just because you are struggling with your mental health, doesn’t mean you aren’t deserving of love, support, or connection. Nor does it mean you have been less value. And that specifically is also what this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 focuses on! The year’s Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on #MoreThanEnough.
You know it’s time to see a therapist for your anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or eating disorder but private pay fees are hard to swing. You’ve reached out to a couple practices and they mentioned the idea of working with a graduate level counseling intern because they can provide low cost therapy in and around Philadelphia, PA. You aren’t sure about it, so you’ve been holding off.
When you have ADHD, it can be challenging to remember to or know how to fuel yourself throughout the day. Reasons like hyperfocus, struggles with time awareness, the ability to be organized, or even ADHD medication itself are just a few reasons why eating is so easily forgotten. And because it is so easy to forget, people with ADHD often struggle with their relationship with food and can even develop disordered eating habits, like the restrict-binge cycle, without even recognizing it.
It’s such a colorful time of year in Philadelphia when the weather begins to warm. More people frolicking out and about on the historic, cobblestone streets. But you wonder why you aren’t experiencing the same sense of excitement and joy as it seems your fellow Philadelphians. All you can find yourself thinking about as you travel the Center City streets is how uncomfortable you feel in your body. You find yourself worried that others are judging the way your body looks in your newly purchased spring attire. You want so badly to feel happy in the changing of the seasons, but you can’t. You dread the warmer weather and the body shame it brings.
It never feels good enough when it comes to food decisions and our minds are always racing. We want to feel like we are making the right decision but we always end up back in the same cycle of punishing our bodies, feeling shameful and moody, and ultimately are left feeling negative about ourselves. It doesn’t have to be this way. We don’t have to live in society's food ‘rules, ’ feel guilty, shameful, or confused about food any longer. There is another way!
