When individuals are struggling, they often seek solace and guidance in several different forms. For many, prayer serves as a source of comfort, as it provides a connection to something far greater than what we can imagine. Whether you turn to prayer as a religious practice or a personal moment of reflection, it can be a sanctuary for finding strength...

In a recent survey, the American Psychological Association found that 38% of people experienced increased stress during the holidays. Survey takers cited financial worry, busyness, and extended family time as contributors to this stress. Too much stress can lead to anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and even physical illness. Read on to discover how you can manage any increased stress to avoid strain on...

We’ve all heard phrases like “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”. It can be easy for men to look at that and think they have to be “tough” to get through a challenging time. “Tough” isn’t exactly clear in the context of this idiom, and it’s a word that means different things to different people. Some people...

Self-care is one of the most important contributors of our physical, mental, and emotional health. When we take time to nurture ourself physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, our whole self benefits. Read on for some light-weight ways to incorporate self-care. Physical Sleep, nutrition, and exercise hold great benefits for our mental health. Some studies have found that exercise is the...

Whether we are anxious, depressed, a perfectionist, or fortunately not, we all have an inner critic residing within us. For some, our inner critic talks all the time and so loud that other thoughts can’t be heard or considered. Here’s three strategies on how to silence your inner critic. 1) Remove the word “should” your inner critic tells you A...

When looking for a therapist in NYC there are several things that can be helpful to remember. 1) Every Great Therapist Isn’t A Great Therapist For Everyone There’s a lot of therapists (I’m including counselors, social workers, and psychologists in this category) out there- especially is vast urban places like New York City. But they are not all a great...