Welcome to the Fourth Trimester—A.k.a. The Westview of Motherhood If you’ve recently given birth and feel like your sense of time, identity, and reality are collapsing in on themselves—hi. You might be a new mom, and you might also feel like you’ve accidentally hexed your own life into a bizarre alternate sitcom universe where nothingContinue reading “Dear Neurodivergent Mom: You’re Not Broken—You’re Becoming (Wanda Maximoff Would Agree)”
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Joel is Gone. Now What?: Surviving the Unthinkable When Your Person Dies
Inspired by the raw emotional gravity of The Last of Us Part II, this blog explores what happens when we lose the person who anchored us to the world—through the lens of Ellie’s grief after Joel’s death. This isn’t just fan commentary; it’s an exploration of real-world attachment loss, adult grief, and how we beginContinue reading “Joel is Gone. Now What?: Surviving the Unthinkable When Your Person Dies”
Finding Light in the Longest Night: A Vampire’s Winter Solstice Reflections
The winter solstice arrives as a gift for those who cherish the night. It is a time when the dark reigns supreme, stretching its velvet cloak over the Earth for just a little longer, offering stillness, reflection, and a promise of transformation. For a creature like me, who thrives under the moon’s gaze, this isContinue reading “Finding Light in the Longest Night: A Vampire’s Winter Solstice Reflections”
Wintering: Tales from the Underworld of Rest and Renewal
Gather ’round, weary traveler. The fire crackles, and the wind howls outside—a perfect setting to talk about the season of wintering. If you’re picturing blankets of snow and cozy nights in, you’re only halfway there. Wintering is more than an aesthetic; it’s a season of life that demands courage, reflection, and the audacity to rest.Continue reading “Wintering: Tales from the Underworld of Rest and Renewal”
Shopping for a Therapist? Here’s How to Know When You’ve Found “The One”
Let’s be honest: finding the right therapist can feel like dating. You want someone you click with, who understands you, and who gets your sense of humor (bonus points if they laugh at your jokes). (Just to clarify—no actual dating involved here. Please, resist the urge to ask your therapist to dinner. The therapeutic relationshipContinue reading “Shopping for a Therapist? Here’s How to Know When You’ve Found “The One””
Haunted Affirmations: Savoring Spooky Season Through ACT’s Flavorful Living
In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, 2024, we’re exploring a spellbinding way to transform everyday affirmations into something truly magical with ACT affirmations for mental health. It’s time to go beyond the surface and bring words to life, celebrating our mental health journey with a touch of intention, action, and aContinue reading “Haunted Affirmations: Savoring Spooky Season Through ACT’s Flavorful Living”
Frankenstein’s Monster: A Mental Health Journey on the Quest for Self-Acceptance
Lightning split the sky, and with a final, reluctant breath, Dr. Frankenstein’s creation opened its eyes. In that moment, stitched together from remnants of the dead, the monster’s life began—not with celebration, but with the stark, cold reality of rejection and isolation. Frankenstein’s Monster: A Mental Health Journey is more than just a gothic horrorContinue reading “Frankenstein’s Monster: A Mental Health Journey on the Quest for Self-Acceptance”
The Addams Family Guide to Relationship Success: A Gottman Therapy Approach
What makes the relationship between Morticia and Gomez Addams stand out? Is it their impeccable fashion sense or the fact that they seem to thrive on the spooky side of life? Sure, those things are fun. But what really keeps them going is something much deeper—a love built on devotion, understanding, and the occasional moonlitContinue reading “The Addams Family Guide to Relationship Success: A Gottman Therapy Approach”
The Hero’s Journey: Finding Your Inner Jedi
In every great story, there’s a hero who undertakes a transformative journey, facing challenges, confronting fears, and ultimately returning wiser and stronger. This narrative, known as the Hero’s Journey, isn’t just a plot device; it mirrors the path we take in our own lives, especially in the context of mental health and therapy. Let’s diveContinue reading “The Hero’s Journey: Finding Your Inner Jedi”
Building Resilience – One Pebble at a Time: A Superhero’s Guide to Readiness in Therapy
When we travel on the journey of therapy, it can often feel like carrying a collection of pebbles—each one representing different aspects of our life, thoughts, emotions, sensations, experiences, and other challenges. The process of bringing these pebbles to therapy can be quite daunting, and not everyone is ready to undertake this task YET. AtContinue reading “Building Resilience – One Pebble at a Time: A Superhero’s Guide to Readiness in Therapy”
🌟 Exciting News from Storm Haven Counseling & Wellness! 🌟
Greetings, adventurers! 🦸♀️🦸♂️ We’re thrilled to announce that Storm Haven Counseling & Wellness has a new base of operations! You can now find us at our new location. Whether you’re a seasoned hero or just beginning on your journey, our new haven is the perfect place to recharge, reflect, and rise stronger. Our new locationContinue reading “🌟 Exciting News from Storm Haven Counseling & Wellness! 🌟”
Embracing the Seasons of Mental Health: A Witchy Inspired Journey Through the Ebbs and Flows of Life
Greetings, magical beings, As we journey through life, we often find ourselves riding the waves of highs and lows, much like the ever-changing seasons. Just as nature moves through its sacred cycles, our mental health and capacity also ebb and flow. Understanding and embracing these natural rhythms can help us navigate the ups and downsContinue reading “Embracing the Seasons of Mental Health: A Witchy Inspired Journey Through the Ebbs and Flows of Life”