Peace of Mind Blog

Feeling left out occasionally is a normal part of life. However, when feelings of exclusion or social isolation become chronic, they can have lasting effects on mental and physical well-being. Understanding these experiences and recognizing their impact is an important step toward improving emotional and mental health. Social isolation refers to having limited social contact or few meaningful relationships. It is an objective measure of how connected a person is to other

Happy Pride Month! Pride is a time of celebration, reflection, and recognition of the many identities, experiences, and contributions that make up the LGBTQIA+ community. It is also a time to honor the resilience, courage, and advocacy of those who came before us—individuals whose sacrifices and achievements helped build the foundation for the rights, visibility, and sense of community that many LGBTQIA+ people experience today. While Pride is often associated with celebrati

My Why? Years ago, while working in a different setting with our owner, Dante, he shared meaningful material that was fundamental for my clinical work with young children. The idea is simple… control the breathing, and regulation will follow. That is the ONLY way to gain control of the nervous system, slow the heart rate down. Now this simplistic idea must be easy to implement, right? Try telling that to a dysregulated child. Co-regulation is key for supporting anyone who is

Have you ever made a goal, maybe a resolution list, been so excited and motivated to get started, and then burnt yourself out before finishing? Well, you are not alone. Goal setting is a challenging task because it is hard to know how to break down large goals into smaller, manageable steps. It can be easy to get lost in the big picture and get stuck knowing where to start. Having big umbrella goals, without clear measurable progress points, sometimes leads to feelings of anx