by Emma Ekum, LMFT Poor sleep is connected to several health risks, as mentioned in our previous blog post, Get Better Sleep. Here are some habits you can practice to help yourself get proper sleep and optimize your physical and mental health. Kee ...
The Importance of Proper Sleep
The Importance of Proper Sleep by Emma Ekum, LMFT Have you ever allowed yourself “just one more episode” of a show you are watching, only to find yourself going to bed at that later time the next several nights? It’s easy to slip into bad sleeping ha ...
Make the Season Bright
Make the Season Bright There are several sayings used to define this part of the year. Some include, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year”, or “tis the season to be jolly”, etc. However, for many this joyous time can be a difficult time. This seas ...
Self Care Gift Guide. 2022
By Emma Ekum "Self-Care Gift Guide 2022" *Almost* as Good as Therapy Gift Guide 2022: Treat Yourself or Someone You Love Avedian Counseling Center can’t stress enough how important practicing self-care can be for your mental health. Self-care is mo ...
Mentally Preparing for Socializing During the Holidays
Mentally Preparing for Socializing During the Holidays This is the year after COVID where holiday gatherings are back in full swing! If that statement caused some anxious feelings or dread, this blog post is for you. When we had a few quieter years, we ...
How Does Your Message Land?
How Does Your Message Land? Are you aware of how your communication lands when speaking with someone? As we strengthen our emotional intelligence, we gain insight into how we impact those around us. It’s not uncommon to speak with good intentions and ...
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion By Alex Mirsakova , AMFT We live in a fast-paced, high- stress society, one that highlights constant productivity and achievement. The concept of slowing down and taking a break seems out of the question for many of us ...
Gratitude: Anita
Gratitude By: Anita What is gratitude? Gratitude is more than a word; it is a belief. We often hear the word gratitude, but we often don’t understand the real meaning of it. Gratitude means to be thankful. Seems simple, but if that were the ...
Crafting from Nature: Anita Avedian
Crafting from Nature: Anita Avedian Nature can provide amazing artistic outlets and brighten up a space. From looking outside your window to integrating plants inside the house. However, what if you don’t have a green thumb or much of a creative bone i ...
Breadcrumbs: A Trail Leading to Nowhere
Breadcrumbs: A Trail Leading to Nowhere Dating and relationships can be complicated enough. Their complexity is heightened further as we try to navigate unhealthy behaviors and confusing terminologies. For example, most of us have heard of "ghosting," ...