Holding Steady in Unsettled Times
When fear and anger feel constant, staying grounded can feel impossible. This post explores how to hold steady, reclaim agency, and take meaningful action during these unsettled times.
Learning to Tolerate Distress in a Distressing World
The world is genuinely stressful right now, so feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human. In this post, we’ll walk through three DBT skills that help you tolerate distress, stay grounded, and make choices you won’t regret, even when everything feels like too much.
How to Get a Psychiatric Evaluation in NH Without the 6-Month Wait
Tired of hearing there is a 6-month wait for a psychiatrist? If you have private insurance in New Hampshire, you don’t have to wait. Learn how to access psychiatric evaluations and medication management in weeks—not months.
Do I Need a Psychiatrist or a Therapist for Anxiety?
Anxiety feels different for everyone. Whether you are seeking biological relief through medication or a safe space to process trauma through talk therapy, understanding which professional to see is the first step. Discover how a collaborative, inclusive approach can help.
Group Norms, Neurodivergence, and Social Justice
Group norms shape how we relate to one another—but many unspoken expectations unintentionally exclude neurodivergent people. Stacia Langille explores how neuronormativity affects identity and mental health, why acceptance matters, and how intentionally co-created group norms can transform any space into a more inclusive, supportive environment for all neurotypes.
Your Mental Health Provider Isn’t Judging You. Your Nervous System Is.
It’s common to worry you’re being judged in a mental health appointment, but most of that pressure comes from your own nervous system, not from your provider. This piece explains why you might ramble, freeze, blush, or feel overwhelmed, and how these responses are protective rather than wrong.
Why Trauma-Informed Care Is Inherently Queer-Affirming
Many clinicians use the words “trauma-informed” and “affirming,” but true trauma-informed care is inherently queer-affirming. When safety, trust, and identity are honored, the overlap becomes undeniable.
Executive Dysfunction in Adults: Why Motivation Isn’t the Problem
Executive dysfunction can make even simple tasks feel impossible: not because of laziness, but because of how the brain manages initiation, transitions, and overwhelm. Learn what’s really happening and practical ways to support a struggling nervous system
When Self-Care Feels Like One More Thing on the To-Do List
When self-care starts to feel like work, it’s time to redefine what care really means. Real self-care is imperfect, flexible, and rooted in gentleness, not productivity.
More than Pictures, More than Stories: The Power of Therapeutic Metaphor
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. A therapeutic metaphor is worth way more than that. Metaphors are lamps for the soul. They help us better illuminate the view: seeing the object of self as a whole. It is when ensconced in this enlightened glow that therapeutic metaphors can help change stories that […]
