Back to School

Back to School By Kristen Carr Oh the excitement the new school year can bring! Fresh school supplies, new classes, social bonding with peers, and maybe being able to reach goals athletically or with clubs or activities this year! For some, other feelings may emerge...

Tea and Well-Being Part 4: Mindfulness

Tea and Well-Being Part 4: Mindfulness by Kaleigh Nobbe Mindfulness is simply the practice of being aware: aware of our inner experience, aware of our external self, and aware of our environment. When we practice mindfulness, we suddenly have greater understanding of...

Happiness

Wisdom of Happiness from Older Adults – Courtesy of Harvard Study since 1938!     By: Kiersten Williams   While there is so much research and information floating in the world, something that is so precious is wisdom gleaned from time and experience. There is...

Feeling Like a Burden

Feeling Like a Burden by Rachael Metzger, Clinical Intern  Feeling as though you are getting in the way of something, imposing on someone, or souring situations can take a significant toll on your physical and mental health. Feeling like a burden is a conflicting...

Tea and Well-Being: Alert and Calm

Tea and Well-Being: Alert and Calm by Kaleigh Nobbe A large benefit of tea is an increase in alertness and energy. Often clients experiencing symptoms of depression may have reduced energy or experience an increase in fatigue. Hydration alone can help counteract...

You’ve Got a Friend in Me

You’ve Got a Friend in Me   By: Kaleigh Nobbe, NCC   Happy International Friendship Day! Friendships are hard work, especially when we are first starting that new relationship – it can feel like we are putting in so much effort with little reward. However,...