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The Art of Habit Change: How To Stop Bad Habits and Start Good Habits
Whether you’re trying to stop a bad habit or start a good one, the same thing is true: habit change can be hard! Anne Doubek, CMHC, provides some tips for supporting habit change. With the right mindset and a little support, it is possible to make lasting changes in your life!
Creating Room For More Fun And Play In Your Daily Life
Growing up doesn’t mean we have to stop playing! In fact, our mental health improves when we regularly make time for play in our lives. THG therapist Ricci Howell, LCSW discusses why play is important and how you can make it a priority again as an adult.
How to Calm Anxious Thoughts Before Bed and Improve Sleep
Sometimes we don’t realize how much we need sleep, until we can’t do it anymore. If you struggle to sleep at night because of racing thoughts, a sense of dread, or recurring nightmares, you may be struggling with anxiety. Here are some tips to calm anxious thoughts at bedtime and get the restorative sleep you need.
What’s On Our Bookshelf? “Hold Me Tight” by Dr. Sue Johnson
Curious about what THG therapists are reading? Keeley Doyle, CSW, gives a summary of Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson. If you’re curious about how to connect with your partner more fully, check out Keeley’s review and add it to your own bookshelf!
The Benefits of Group Therapy
When it comes to therapy, most people envision individual therapy as the gold standard. And while meeting with a therapist individually is effective and beneficial, many overlook the benefits of attending group therapy. THG therapist Riley Glassett breaks down some of the reasons to consider group therapy, and how you can participate in group therapy at The Healing Group.
How to Choose the Right Therapist for You
Choosing the right therapist for you can feel a little overwhelming. What should you consider? What questions should you ask? What should you expect? This blog post will help you as you look for your perfect therapeutic match.
How To Have Healthy Boundaries During The Holidays
Do holidays stress you out? Do you feel weighed down by obligations and expectations? Sounds like it’s time for some healthy holiday boundaries! Learn what boundaries might sound like this holiday season and spend this time of year connecting with your people in a way that feels good!
Kristin Hodson + Studio 5: Refusing To Be Offended
Have you ever thought about what happens to a relationship when a person takes offense to an interaction? What would happen if instead of being offended, you chose to be curious or empathetic instead? THG founder Kristin Hodson visited with Brooke Walker on Studio 5 to discuss ways to deepen your emotional connections by refusing to be offended.
What Does Postpartum Depression Feel Like?
Doesn't postpartum depression feel like just being sad all the time? No! Parents experiencing postpartum depression often feel a wide range of emotions -- some of which may surprise you. Learn more about what postpartum depression feels like, and what you can do to feel better, too.
What's On Our Bookshelf? "The Vagina Bible: The vulva and the vagina - separating the myth from the medicine"
A book that helps us understand our bodies? Yes, please! This month, THG therapist and sex educator Ashley Arnett, CSW, shares her pick for what she wants you to read! Learn more about why she picked The Vagina Bible, by Dr. Jen Gunter.
Harnessing Taylor Swift's Music: A Millennial Therapist's Perspective
Is Swiftie Therapy a thing? THG therapist Cerissa Hayhurst, CSW, weighs in on how integrating music into your therapeutic journey can have real and beneficial effects. Learn more about how Taylor Swift has influenced the phenomenon and how you can embrace it, too!
How Sex Changes As We Age
Through the years many things will change, including our sex lives -- and that's ok! If you're wondering what to expect from your sex life as the years go by, this blog post will help you understand how sex changes as we get older.