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

As we count down the days leading up to Thanksgiving, let's not allow the whirlwind rush of this season make the richness of this holiday pass us by. Thanksgiving serves as such a powerful annual reminder for us to slow down, spend time with our loved ones, and intentionally practice gratitude and thankfulness. Practicing gratitude, whether by expressing it to others or acknowledging it to yourself, provides so many benefits to our overall health and well-being. Saying "thank