Mental Health Blog: Insights and Support

Prepping for College: Your Emotional and Mental Health Needs

Preparing for the new chapter of a teenager’s life of entering college is an exciting yet nerve-wracking time! There are so many things to do to prepare- such as shopping, finding a roommate, academic schedules, etc. The one area that many new college students forget to prepare for is addressing emotional and mental health needs […]

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Anxiety, College/Students, Family

Welcoming Anger

Anger. When we have it, we know what it looks like, feels like, and sounds like. And it certainly has a bad reputation. Anger is a strong emotion that shakes up the nervous system and does a number on the body. Of all the emotions out there, this one may be the most misunderstood. You’ve

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How To, Stress

4 Time Saving Tips that Will Change Your Mornings

Time. What a concept. It flies by when you’re having fun. It drags on when you’re anxiously waiting for something. It keeps us on a schedule and stresses us when we’re running behind schedule. There is never enough of it, it seems. As someone who has never been a morning person, I’ve developed some time

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Anxiety, Children, Couples, Depression, Family, How To, Monday Motivation, Professional/Work, Stress, Teens, Wellness

The Best Yoga Routine for a Great Sleep

Yoga is a very helpful practice to add to your nighttime routine. Some poses help to activate the part of your body (the parasympathetic nervous system) that alerts the brain that it is time for rest. If you are not sure how to start, there are many videos on YouTube to follow along with. If

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Anxiety, Stress, Therapy, Treatments, Wellness

6 Essential Oils that We Love for Anxiety

Do you ever get a whiff of something that instantly brings you back to a memory? For better or worse, scent has a very strong connection to the brain in triggering memories and emotions. Using essential oils is a way to activate this natural response to elicit desired emotions – usually more calm, peaceful, or

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Anxiety, Stress, Wellness

5 Tips from the Pros for Managing ADHD at Work

I often refer to ADHD as a double-edged sword. Parents of children (and the children themselves) haven’t typically been privy to both ends of the sword yet. They are seeking my therapeutic services and my ADHD professional speciality because the behaviors have become unmanageable. The hyperfocus is presenting as a child who shows aggression when

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How To, Professional/Work

The Perfect Game to Teach Feelings

Want a new spin on the classic game of “Candyland?” Especially during these times of staying in due to the pandemic, parents/caregivers need fresh, new ideas to keep children occupied. Playing “Feelings Candyland” can add an extra layer by addressing children’s mental health while having fun! Depending on where children are at developmentally, it is

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Anxiety, Children, Depression, Family, How To, Parenting, Stress, Teens

4 Ways Exercise Regulates Emotions

Do you wonder if we could ever get used to change in a way that causes us to not remember what it was like “before?” I know that just by looking outside in the winter – exercise might not sound as appealing as getting cozy on the couch with your pet or a good docuseries.

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Anxiety, Children, Depression, Treatments, Wellness

4 Signs of Workplace Burnout

Feeling work-related stress is a common feeling throughout all fields and careers, but when that stress becomes too much that it’s pouring out into other areas of your life you may be experiencing workplace burnout. Many individuals gain fulfillment from their careers, as well as spend majority of the hours of their lives at work.

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Anxiety, Depression, Professional/Work, Stress, Wellness

How to Reconnect with Your Partner

Have you ever wondered why it seems easier to spend forever with someone at the beginning but after a few years forever seems like…well…forever? While we want to be an old happy couple in the future sometimes that can seem unrealistic or dang near impossible. We grow and change as individuals and that can make

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Couples, Family, How To

How to Think Like A Morning Person

I naturally am not a morning person. And if you are anything like me, you get annoyed easily with people who are. However, regardless of your opinions on mornings, we all have to start the day. Before we go into this deeper, take a minute to think about your morning routine. Do you stumble out

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Anxiety, How To, Stress, Wellness

3 Ways to Sharpen Your Self-Care Skills

Have you ever gone to work not feeling well because you were worried about getting in trouble or you know that it would put you behind in your work so you went to work anyway? If you answered yes to either question this blog is for you. It is often so difficult for us to

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Anxiety, Depression, How To, Stress, Wellness

Cheat Sheet for Affirmations {Free Printable}

“We can’t hate ourselves into a version of ourselves we can love.” – Lori Deschene When you think about who you are, what do you say? Is it harder to come up with positive things about yourself than things you wish were different about you? If you tend to focus on the stuff you wish

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Anxiety, Depression, Wellness

What to Do About Social Anxiety

Are you or someone you love avoiding social situations or events due to fear or anxiety? If so, you are not alone! Social anxiety disorder affects millions of people all over the world. However, it may sometimes take years before those suffering seek treatment. Many individuals suffer in silence, while Social Anxiety invokes havoc on

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Anxiety, Children, How To, Professional/Work, Teens

5 Tips to Make the Most Out of Your Free Consultation {Free Printable!}

It’s totally normal to feel nervous before your free consultation! Finding a good therapist can be challenging, intimidating, and stressful. We hope to make it an empowering and comforting experience. At Blossom, you can book a free consultation directly on our website. This initial meeting usually lasts up to 30 minutes and gives you an

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Getting Started, Therapy