Practicing Self Care In A Time Of Collective Trauma
These past few years, as a society, we have experienced so much all at once. The COVID-19 pandemic. Mass shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde, and Tulsa.
Goodbye “Beach Body” Myth: Practical Tips For Ditching Diet Culture This Summer
Summer is making an entrance, and in a society entrenched in diet culture, messages about summer bodies, getting fit, and looking hot are creeping in too.
When High Expectations Hurt: 4 Steps To Unlearn Perfectionist Tendencies & To Ease Anxiety
Do you ever feel like no matter what you do you won’t be good enough? Have you ever thought that you have to give 110% just to feel worthy? You’re not alone…
Out Of The Shadows: 4 Key Reminders To Manage Perinatal Depression
Society often gives the message that pregnancy and birth should be a joyful time. However, as many as 8 in 10 birthing parents experience “baby blues”…
The Essential Role Curiosity Plays In Enhancing Intimate Relationships
Relationships are consistently dynamic and changing throughout our lives. With change, however, we can often experience anxiety and other…
4 Ways To Successfully Foster Your Teen’s Autonomy And Identity Development
Adolescence can be a tumultuous time for both teens and caregivers alike. Not only are teens experiencing physical changes and relying more…
Why Mind-Body Connection Is Crucial In Trauma Therapy
Our minds and bodies are intrinsically linked and meant to work together as allies. Both influence our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. However, when trauma occurs, our mind-body connection can be disrupted…
So, What Do Those Letters Mean? – Understanding Therapists’ Credentials And How They Influence Treatment
Our clinicians at Autonomy Therapy have a variety of credentials, and when looking for a mental healthcare provider, it can be confusing to understand…
Be Your Own Valentine: Small Steps You Can Take To Improve Your Self-Esteem
February is here – the month of romance, yummy goodies, pretty flowers, pink and red hearts, Galentine’s day, and sweet love notes.
3 Ways To Reconnect Your Mind & Body Post-Holidays
Goodbye, 2021. Hello, 2022. We made it through another year – hooray! The chaos of the holidays and the end of the year can bring up a multitude of feelings like joy, grief, hope, hopelessness, confusion, and sadness.
Four Ways To Manage Holiday Diet Talk
It’s that time of year again – colder weather, cozy sweaters, gatherings with friends and family, yummy foods, and warm drinks – sounds great, right? Enter diet talk, the ultimate grinch.
3 Ways Exercise Reduces Anxiety
You’ve probably heard that exercise is good for stress reduction (insert Elle Woods quote about happy people not killing their husbands here), but did you know that there are an abundance of science-backed ways…