What You Might Not Know About Your School Counselor (but probably should!)
As much as we love summer, inevitably the words “back to school” have to enter the conversation. I know. I feel…
How to Strike the Right Work/Play Summer Balance
Continuing our series focusing on caring for your mental wellness in the summer, this week we are talking about how to…
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…
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…
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…