Louder Than Words
Why do we play with fire?Why do we run our finger through the flame?Why do we leave our hand on the stoveAlthough we know we’re in for some pain? Oh, why do we refuse to hang a lightWhen the streets are dangerous?Why does it take an accidentBefore the truth gets...
The Super Couple
Did you know there are 13.5 million self help books out there on relationships? Because humans are social species, being around other people generally makes us feel better. A loving and long-lasting relationship is what people search for. So how do we keep it once...
Nonnegotiables
I’ve been circling the drain on an article I read this past summer on nonnegotiables. It’s a term we use a lot in therapy in regards to new jobs, new relationships, redefining family relations and overall building a sense of identity. Identifying the big...
A Plea From Your Friendly Mental Health Therapist
I am a daughter. I am a friend. I am a sister, a boss lady, neighbor and a pet mom. I love cooking, laughing, learning and most things that are fuzzy. I tell you this because I want you to see me as a real human being. I need you to see me as a real human being...
Diet and Depression
Did you know that around 95% of a person’s serotonin (a neat little neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood, sleep and appetite) is produced in their gastrointestinal tract? Yep that’s right-95%! You might be saying, “And why are we talking about...
Ongoing Loneliness
Loneliness and the other mental health issues that partner with it, have been the lead conversation with my grandmother recently. The first time we got to see each other, was probably about six months ago. This was after a long year of conversations through her...
Pride Month
As we move through Pride month, please don’t forget to support these wonderful local groups. The Urban Abbey https://www.theurbanabbey.org/ Heartland Pride Heartland Pride Homepage PFLAG Omaha http://pflag-omaha.org/ Black and Pink Home Queer Nebraska Youth...
The Everyday Mask
At this point, we all have a mask for every occasion. There is the mask for work, the one that stays in your purse or in your car, the one you wear after exercising and the one that always seems to be lost. I feel like I should probably frame my Artifact mask. I...