by Teri Karjala | May 22, 2023 | Adult Therapy, Anger Management, Anxiety, Mindfulness
In this article, we provide four simple steps to handle challenging situations when you feel stressed, anxious and fearful. Some challenges are welcomed such as moving to a new state, getting a big promotion, or welcoming a new baby. Challenges that are usually not...
by Teri Karjala | Apr 18, 2023 | Adult Therapy, Mindfulness
How do some build resilience and cope well with negative life events? It starts with the things we can control versus the things we cannot. Life is full of unexpected challenges. As adults, we undoubtedly experience negative circumstances that are completely...
by Teri Karjala | Apr 4, 2023 | Adult Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-Care
Positive thinking. Easier said than done. Did you know our subconscious mind is working overtime, putting information in front of us that supports what we’re already thinking? To illustrate, think of a time that you wanted to buy something and then started seeing it...
by Teri Karjala | Mar 2, 2023 | Adult Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Trauma
Contrary to popular belief, having a mental illness is not something you are condemned to live with your whole life. But it can leave you feeling hopeless and believing you won’t ever get better. We believe you can heal. WHAT IS MENTAL ILLNESS?...
by Teri Karjala | Feb 22, 2023 | Adult Therapy, Anxiety, Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Mindfulness
“The Only Constant in Life Is Change.”- Heraclitus If change is inevitable, why do we avoid it? Why do we view change as a negative? Do we become so content in our present circumstance, that change becomes too difficult? The key to surviving change is not...
by Teri Karjala | Jan 4, 2023 | Adult Therapy, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Self-Care
The strongest people we know are able to ask for help. They are also able to accept help when it’s offered. We hear the words “self-care” and our mind often goes to a manicure, doing yoga, or getting a massage. All these are wonderful options for promoting calm...
