It’s the most wonderful time of the year…right? It’s supposed to be, at least. That’s what we hear in every advertisement and echoed in the music and themed entertainment surrounding us at every turn. The
National Depression Screening Day – Thursday, Oct 7th Today on National Depression Screening Day, we aim to answer an important question for the parents out there seeking answers: is my teen daughter depressed? Perhaps mood disorders run
Breast Cancer Awareness Month As October rolls around again, in addition to the beauty of the changing world around us, we also want to draw attention to the symbolism behind those pink ribbons that find
There are few things a therapist fears more than the client who walks through our door, barely clinging to hope, who has attempted suicide in the past or who has suicidal urges now. While we’re
September 1st marks the day. Seattle Public Schools and Bellevue School District officials have spoken, and back to school it is for students residing in these districts. As parents of teens or middle-aged kids, we
Summer in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, in general, can feel much different than in other parts of the country. While many people want to experience as much outdoor activity as possible while the sun is shining, the
It’s finally the time that many of us have been waiting for—summer! The days are longer, warmer, and brighter, and we can enjoy more of what the PNW has to offer. This summer offers us
National Yoga Day – Monday, June 21 Mindfulness is a foundational element of a yoga routine. To be mindful means to pay attention to your experience while it is happening, without judgment. Observing your mental,
This May, many high school seniors will be thinking about graduation and leaving their homes to attend college. Last year looked very different, with school-aged children and teens moving to virtual classrooms and online learning. It was a new
Stress. It’s a feeling, a physiological response, a state of being, and a burden that often makes us feel powerless. Stress is the natural response generated by our body and brain when we feel overwhelmed
It’s been a year—the strangest part of that statement is that we do not even need to mention which year, or what occurred, or the words “COVID-19,” “quarantine,” or “pandemic.” We all just know, because we have
February, aside from cold weather, brings Valentine’s Day and the commercialized spirit of expressing affection to loved ones. However, , while letting those you care for know you appreciate them, there also exists the need to shed relationships that do
