Author: Catherine Herling The Center for Disease Control estimated that approximately 21% of adults in America experienced chronic pain in 2021 and 7% experienced high-impact chronic pain. That’s over 65 million people in America who have had pain that lasted over three months! Unfortunately, there are many health conditions with chronic pain as a symptom […]

Author: Allison Whitmore Envy and jealousy are emotions that often get mixed up in everyday conversations, but they have distinct meanings and implications. It’s helpful to understand these differences in order to navigate our feelings and relationships better. Let’s dive in to what sets envy apart from jealousy, how they manifest, and explore some constructive […]

Author: Brianna Gwathney, M. Ed In the hustle and bustle of adult life, it’s easy to forget the joy of play. As responsibilities pile up, the idea of play often gets relegated to the realm of childhood memories. However, from the perspective of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), incorporating playfulness into […]