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.
Exploring Your Relationship With Alcohol
With the increase of the sober curious culture, more people are questioning their relationship with alcohol and thinking about trying sobriety. It can feel like an intimidating and scary process and you might not be sure where to start or if a problem even exists. If you’re open to exploring your relationship with alcohol, here are some strategies to support the process.
Productivity Anxiety and How to MANAGE it
Productivity anxiety is a common form of anxiety in which one feels stressed and/or overwhelmed with their output and like they’re never doing enough. There can also be feelings of shame or guilt for engaging in behaviors that are viewed as ‘unproductive’. Various factors can contribute to this including perfectionism, the hustle culture, and peer pressure. Productivity anxiety can lead to a never ending cycle and quickly result in burnout. If you can relate, here are some ways to identify productivity anxiety along with strategies to manage it.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever feel like a fraud or that you’re unqualified for your position? Maybe it’s a persistent negative feeling that you’re not good enough, that you don’t belong, or that you don’t deserve the success you’ve achieved. If so, you’re not alone and this feeling can be common for many of us. The term used to describe this is called imposter syndrome and most people are likely to experience it at some point in their lives.
A Baltimore Therapist’s Guide on How to Find a Therapist
Starting the therapy process can be extremely hard and overwhelming. It takes a lot of courage and strength to seek out support and it can be challenging to know where to start. If you’re feeling this way or thinking about starting the process of finding a therapist, here is a guide with some questions you can ask providers to support you with finding someone who is the right fit for you.
How to Cope With Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are terrifying and they can come out of nowhere. The physical symptoms can build up very quickly and feel life threatening. For this reason, it’s helpful to be able to recognize panic attacks when they occur and learn how to cope with them. In this blog, we’ll learn more about what panic attacks are, warning signs and strategies to support yourself when you’re experiencing one.
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.
Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries can be intimidating and it can feel easier to accept current patterns than advocating for yourself. It is also common to struggle with people pleasing which can result in you feeling extreme discomfort with saying “no” and sacrificing your own needs. Having no boundaries can take a toll on your well-being and also result in unhealthy dynamics with others. When we practice setting healthy boundaries, we are honoring our own wants and needs to create a clear guideline of how we would like to be treated.
Five Mindfulness Practices to Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Mindfulness is something that we can all practice and incorporate in our daily lives. When we practice mindfulness, we are creating space to bring awareness to the present moment through our thoughts, feelings and sensations without judgment. Practicing mindfulness can be a helpful strategy to utilize when faced with stress, anxiety and frustration. It can be challenging to start and starting small can feel more attainable.
Self Care During the Fall Season
Autumn tends to be a busy time for most of us and mixed with the shorter days and colder weather it can impact our well-being. Transitioning into a new season can be exciting yet it can also lead us to feel uneasy and overwhelmed. We might not even realize that our self-care can be the first to go when change happens. With the holiday season approaching, it can be a good time to reflect and prioritize practicing strategies to support yourself during this time.