Summer Stress and Anxiety- and What to Do About It
Summer is traditionally thought of as a break. Time to yourself. No homework, teachers, coaches. No stress. But for many it…
How to be a True Friend
We get back what we put out into the world, and that is never more true than with our relationships. If…
How to Step Away from Unhealthy Friendships
If you’ve existed as a young person long enough, you’ve probably experienced a friend breakup. They can be just as painful…
How to Make Friends When You Are Shy or Socially Anxious
We all want to have meaningful connections and treasured friends we can laugh with, spend our Friday nights with, and lean…
The Benefits of Friendships for Young Adults
This month we will be focusing on friendships! As a young adult, friendships can fill your heart with joy, give you…
Ready to Hope Club Summer Activities
We are so excited to connect with you this summer! As we have shared, our club is brand new and the…
Fun and Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day
While most of us think of Memorial Day as the official start to summer, and live for all that that symbolizes-…
Introduction to ACT Therapy “Tools”
So far we’ve discussed a broad overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, pronounced “act” because it is an action-oriented therapy!),…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: the Processes
Last week we introduced Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with a brief overview, which you can check out here, but as a…
An Introduction to ACT Therapy
Before we dive in, I would like to just speak on a personal level about ACT therapy. I promise this will…