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The Mental Health Benefits of Physical Exercise
We all know how getting regular exercise can help with our physical health. But living an active lifestyle can be just as beneficial for our mental health too. During particularly challenging times, such as these,… Continue reading
5 Healthy Boundaries to Set in 2021
The new year marks a fresh start for many people. It is an opportunity to evaluate the past year and set our intentions for the new year. While we focus on our new resolutions or… Continue reading
Practice Self-Compassion During Uncertain Times
Let’s be real. This year has been really tough for many of us. We’ve felt a whole range of emotions due to the pandemic: disappointment, anger, grief, fear, sadness, anxiety, and more. It can be… Continue reading
How to Implement a Mindfulness Routine in 2021
This year has forced us to slow down much more than previous years, due to the pandemic. Spending more time at home and not knowing when the world will open up again has meant that… Continue reading
How to Set Mental Health Goals for 2021
With the end of 2020 approaching, you might be thinking about resolutions you want to make for the new year. Instead of making resolutions, consider focusing on creating goals that involve intention setting, planning and… Continue reading
4 Tips for Practicing Self-Validation
Many of us may struggle with self-doubt or imposter syndrome from time to time. Because of this, we may also find it hard sometimes to validate ourselves. We might know how to validate others well,… Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving, From Oregon Counseling
This year has been unlike any other, filled with a lot of uncertainty and new challenges for many people. Despite all of the changes, there are still ways that we can focus on having gratitude and… Continue reading
How to Manage An Eating Disorder During the Holidays
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the holiday season is almost in full swing. If you are in recovery from an eating disorder, it can be an anxiety-inducing time with all of the gatherings… Continue reading
How to be Hopeful During Difficult Times
As we’re nearing the end of 2020, many people are feeling exhausted and burnt out from enduring the ongoing pandemic. It’s been a long year filled with unexpected stressors. During a year like this, it… Continue reading
How to Cope This Winter During COVID
This past weekend Daylight Saving Time ended, marking a decrease in our exposure to sunlight for the winter months. Setting our clocks back an hour so that the sun begins to set before 5pm can… Continue reading