Caring for your mental health and wellbeing doesn't begin the moment you step into a counselor's office. How you take care of yourself and your body in your day to day life has a significant impact on your mood, energy level, and ability to regulate difficult emotions. Research has shown that many environmental, relational, and physical health factors have a significant impact on our mental health! By focusing on these healthy lifestyle factors, you can reduce your emotional

Howdy, y'all! Over the past few weeks, I have felt so fortunate to be able to be a part of two events put on by Pearland ISD's counseling department. Last week, I was able to share about mindfulness and present an activity about practicing mindful eating to participants at Berry Miller & Rogers Middle Schools' Mindfulness Expo. As a clinician, I am very passionate about teaching mindfulness practices as a strategy to improve mental health and wellness, so I was grateful to be