While it is necessary to practice social distancing during the pandemic, it is also important to remain socially connected.    What does it mean to

For college students, it is almost unavoidable to stay online. Classrooms were shifted to this set-up, and now friends hang out on social media sites.

With many goals and expectations affected by this pandemic, feeling disappointment may be common for students. Some may be feeling discouraged with their performance in their online classes. Some may be ruminating on the thought of what it would be like to return to campus, to hangout with their blockmates after classes, or to graduate on the site where they spent some of their best years in. All of these “losses” may be difficult for most students to process and to accept, as it is truly difficult to not dwell on: “What if things were different?”

At present, it may be challenging for students to focus and to remain motivated in their studies. It may even be improbable at times to

First, take 3 deep, transition breaths.   Then, listen to all the sounds around you – above, below, left, right, near, and far. Pay attention

Give your attention as best you can to the lunch on your plate. Pretend you have never seen this food before, which in fact, is

Stuffed Toy Breathing: 1. Place a stuffed toy on your belly. 2. Take a deep inhale for 3 seconds and watch the stuffed toy move

Have you ever wondered what else you can do to help a friend who has a problem? Take a look at these simple non-verbal ways

Has your teen asked to see a therapist? If not, are you worried they might ask soon? Here are four things you need to understand

In narrative therapy, clients can make meaning out of their lives through their stories, which include their memories, the present, roles in personal and social

For most of us, the pandemic has made our lives more challenging. Suddenly, even the things you used to do so well may feel like a chore and the personal goals you set may seem farther than ever.

Grieve. The feelings that come with loss can be quite unpleasant…and that’s okay. Acknowledge what you feel but don’t drown in it. Remember that grief

What comes into mind when you think of loss?   For most of us, it might be losing a friend or a family member. Of

Behavioral activation suggests that positive thoughts and feelings will follow when we do things that we love, even if we don’t initially feel like it.

It goes without saying that we all have varied interests. Some of us may find joy in creative work. Others may prefer athletic activities or

While many of us may see the beach or the mountains as a way of coping with our problems, it is good to remind ourselves

It goes without saying that we all need people to lean on, especially when the problem seems beyond our control. One strategy that can help

Ask yourself: Is my problem within my control? If the answer is yes, take a look at problem-focused coping strategies.   1. What do I

Previously, one client at the center was referred for intense psychological outbursts where she lashed out at her parents and siblings. When asked what she

Mindfulness helps us catch our stressful, negative thoughts before they become too strong to manage or regulate. One exercise that we can introduce into our

Mindful Walking has helped me notice thoughts as they come up, and help me to see them objectively. –client with a runaway mind   Now

Placing our awareness and focus on the present is integral in order to treat ourselves with compassion. So whenever we work, whether it is at home or in the office, try the following mindfulness practices:

Whenever we feel distressed, we have the tendency to run away or suppress our feelings to feel better. This, however, interferes with our ability to choose purposeful and values-guided actions. 

The past months have not been easy for many of us. More than a year of the pandemic has brought about uncertainty and all sorts of threats to our physical, financial, and psychological security. In this “new normal,” feelings of fear, worry, frustration, and maybe even anger are completely normal as well.