RESOURCES
Written and curated by MandyThroughout my career, I have found that there are some tried and true resources that can be beneficial in my clients’ mental health journey. This space is home to those assets, as well as some other writings and learnings that I have discovered along the way.
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*These resources should not be used as a replacement for virtual or in-person therapy, and represent a compliment to mental health services.
Managing Anxiety and Stress as a College Student
College students may experience anxiety and stress for various reasons, and it's important to recognize that each individual's experience is unique. If you’re in college, you might feel pressure to achieve success or meet expectations placed on you. Additionally, you’re probably confronted with newfound responsibilities and decisions that impact your future. Transitioning to college life is a big change and navigating it on your own is difficult to manage. Together, we’ll identify signs of anxiety and explore effective coping strategies to help you during these transformative years.
How to create a Physical Space that supports your Headspace
Our environment and everyday surroundings can have a big impact on our mental health. We often don’t realize how something like a cluttered home or fluorescent lighting can affect our mood and well-being. When we are in a physical space that looks or feels stressful, it is most likely going to lead us to feel this way in our headspace. Here are some strategies if you’re looking to create an environment to support your mental health:
Strategies to Support a Positive Start to the New Year
Happy New Year! Moving into a new year can feel refreshing and also reinforce us to reflect on the previous year and identify personal goals for the future. It’s normal to feel mixed emotions as a new year starts and it’s also okay to not have specific resolutions. You know yourself best and what feels right for your own personal growth. Remember, growth and healing aren’t linear and we can try to practice embracing both the ups and downs while trusting the process.