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Holiday Stress and How to Create Your Own Village
I know, I know-it’s just October. Pumpkin spice is barely cooling, the Halloween candy is still staring us down from store shelves, and here I am talking about holiday stress. But trust me, if we don’t get ahead of it now, November and December will sneak up like two uninvited guests-you blink, and suddenly the year’s end is crashing the party. Why Holiday Stress Sneaks In (Like a Sudden Storm on a Clear Day) Expectations vs. reality: social media says matching pajamas a

Nagnouma Sako
Oct 273 min read


Taking Care of Yourself When the World Feels Heavy
Some days it feels like everywhere we turn, there’s another heartbreaking headline or stressful update. It’s hard to carry on with everyday life when the world feels so heavy. If you’ve noticed yourself feeling weighed down by the news, you’re not alone. Our minds and hearts aren’t built to hold everything at once. Collective anxiety is real. When big events happen, many of us feel it together. Even if the situation isn’t directly touching your day-to-day life, the constant

Pearl Polito
Oct 142 min read
The Anxiety We Make (and How to Unmake It)
Nowadays anxiety feels like the background music of modern life. We try to do it all, be it all, and post it all. Then we scroll… and...

Nagnouma Sako
Sep 254 min read


What are Cognitive Distortions and How Can They Trip Us Up?
Do you ever find yourself having thoughts like, “If it’s not perfect, then I’ve failed,” or “My friend must be upset with me because...

Pearl Polito
Sep 172 min read


Destroy After Writing: Why Journaling Is Mental Health's Unsung Hero
The Transformative Power of Journaling for Mental Health and Wellbeing Let’s be honest: sometimes the inside of our heads feels like a...

Nagnouma Sako
Aug 252 min read


Navigating the Complex Landscape of Grief and Healing
Let’s Talk About Grief (Even If It’s The Last Thing You Want to Talk About) That five-letter word nobody wants to hear, feel, or sit...

Nagnouma Sako
Jul 244 min read


Struggling at Work? How a Counselor Can Help with Career Challenges
Many people think counseling is only for big life crises or deep emotional pain. But the truth is, your mental health and your career are...

Pearl Polito
Jul 162 min read


The Hidden Weight She Carries (But You Might Feel It Too)
We are all in this together You know that feeling. The one where you’re holding it all together-barely-while mentally organizing 34 to-do...

Nagnouma Sako
Jun 232 min read
Understanding the Layers of Depression to Prevent Crisis Situations
Let’s Talk About Depression, Friends Have you ever felt like life just hits pause-like the joy button got turned way down and you can’t...

Nagnouma Sako
May 205 min read


Understanding Attachment Styles: Why We Connect the Way We Do
Have you ever wondered why some people seem naturally trusting in relationships, while others feel more guarded or anxious? It might have...

Pearl Polito
May 152 min read


Teacher Appreciation Week
Chava Abrams, Teacher Appreciation Week. May 7, 2025 When is Teacher Appreciation Week 2025? Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 starts...
cabrams72
May 75 min read


The Lingering Uneasiness You Can't Shake Off
What’s that lingering uneasiness you can’t get rid of? It doesn’t matter if you’re a CEO, a barista, or someone who still can’t fold a...

Nagnouma Sako
Apr 302 min read


Happy National Counseling Awareness Month!
Every April, we celebrate Counseling Awareness Month. It is a great opportunity to promote mental health and acknowledge the importance...

Pearl Polito
Apr 281 min read


Mental health during finals week.
From pre-school to graduate school there is some level of testing, evaluation and stress related to learning. By middle school some...
cabrams72
Apr 163 min read


Purple Day
The Origins of Purple Day In 2008, nine-year-old Cassidy Megan from Nova Scotia created Purple Day, also known as World Epilepsy Day....
cabrams72
Mar 264 min read


The Secret Weapon for Instant Energy!
Snooze to Reset and Recharge! Have you heard of power naps ? Of course, you have! But have you actually tried one? Be honest-I bet you...

Nagnouma Sako
Mar 193 min read


How ADHD affect gender and race differently.
Hi, my name is Eve. I am a TU student in her final year. Throughout my life, there was one constant, and that was ADHD. Learning about...
cabrams72
Mar 52 min read


The Power of Community: How It Takes a Village to Thrive
About the Author: My name is Nagnouma Sako. I’m a clinical intern at Allow Health LLC, completing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health...

Nagnouma Sako
Feb 203 min read


Self-Love on Valentine’s Day: Nurturing Your Mental Health
We all know that Valentine’s Day is traditionally associated with romantic love, or the idea of couples celebrating their relationship....

Pearl Polito
Feb 132 min read


The Pleasures and Pressures of New Years Resolutions
I’m sure we all, at some point or another, have hopped on the tradition of creating a new year's resolution for ourselves. Whether it be...

Pearl Polito
Jan 153 min read
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