By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S Amority Health – Blog – Shifting Perceptions The holidays can feel overwhelming, even for those used to managing everything with precision. If you’re a high-achieving adult, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of “I have to do it all” […]
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and How to Support Yourself Through the Darker Months As the days get shorter and the light fades earlier, many people notice a shift in their mood, energy, and motivation. For some, these seasonal changes move beyond “winter blues” and develop into Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—a form of depression tied […]
The Holiday Season is here and many people assume the Holidays and depression go together. In addition to assuming the Holidays and depression go together, people assume that suicide rates increase during this time of year. Well according to the statistics from the CDC, suicide rates actually drop during the Holiday Season. The study […]
Whole-Person Healing: Where Psychology Meets the Wisdom of the Body At A-to-Z Psychology and Resilience Imperative, we see healing as a full-spectrum process; one that honours intellect, emotion, and embodiment. Traditional psychology affords us insight, the ability to understand our patterns and reshape our thinking. Somatic and yoga therapies offer integration, the ability to feel, […]
Somatic Therapy: Healing the Nervous System from the Inside Out “Igniting Human Potential Through the Wisdom of the Body” For decades, modern psychology has focused primarily on the mind – the thoughts, beliefs, and the stories we tell ourselves. Yet trauma, chronic stress, and neurodivergent experiences aren’t just cognitive. They’re physiological. They live in our […]
At A to Z Psychology and Resilience Imperative, we believe that healing requires more than insight, it also requires embodiment. While traditional psychology helps us understand our inner world, Yoga Therapy helps us feel it and gently reshape it through breath, movement, and mindful awareness. Yoga therapy is a clinically informed, trauma-sensitive application of yogic […]
You don’t need a therapist’s office, a wellness retreat, or a meditation app subscription to start improving your mental health. The truth is, some of the most powerful ways to feel better cost nothing-just a little awareness and intention. Here are five free, research-supported ways to strengthen your emotional well-being starting right now. 1. Get Outside and Move […]
Depression is an enigma that often evades clear understanding. It’s a mental health condition typically associated with sadness and despair, but its tentacles can reach even those who appear outwardly happy and content. This paradox can be puzzling, leading to the misconception that happiness is an impenetrable shield against depression. But the truth is […]
Who stole my child and replaced them with an alien? Anxious, rebellious, irritable, moody, distant…Some of this behavior from your child during adolescence (roughly ages 12 – 25) is COMPLETELY normal. So how do you know the difference between normal adolescent development and when your middle- or high-school age child needs help? Most teens display […]
I know that reaching out for therapy can take courage. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been carrying a lot — trying to hold it together, showing up for others, while wondering when it might be your turn to feel supported. You don’t have to do it alone. I work with adults and young […]
