I’ll never forget my first yoga class. I was a stressed out and harried grad student and decided to go for it despite considering myself highly uncoordinated and inflexible – the class was offered as a part of my school’s gym membership, so what did I have to...
Gratitude has become a bit of a buzz word in mental health and spiritual circles, and perhaps for a good reason. When we truly embody gratitude - meaning really feeling and experiencing it in our hearts and deep in our bones - we can actually reduce stress and...
I probably don’t need to tell you that taking a vacation can do wonders for your mental health. There is nothing like taking a break from your regular routine and responsibilities to help restore, rejuvenate and offer perspective. I probably also don’t need to...
You’ve gone through the process of finding a therapist who is a good fit for you, and now you’re about to go to your first few sessions. Particularly for those folks who are struggling with anxiety and/or relationship challenges, know that it is normal to feel nervous...
You don’t have to have any background in playing or singing to make music therapeutic. As a music therapist, I believe that we are all musical beings, from the way we express our excitement and frustration to the way we move and respond to songs. Get intentional...