Telling Your Story

by Sanctuary | Mar 23, 2021 | Couples & Partners, Depression & Anxiety, Friendships, Grief & Trauma, Women

I consider myself a storyteller. Growing up in theater, you are unknowingly trained in the art of storytelling. The most important lesson I learned from performing is that everyone thinks they are the main character. I know, this sounds a bit narcissistic, but it is...

Practicing Self-Compassion

by Sanctuary | Nov 2, 2015 | Depression & Anxiety, Grief & Trauma, Wellness & Mindfulness

Self-compassion is a positive self-view that involves relating to oneself with kindness and acceptance in times of difficulty. Rather than criticizing, you look at your situation with compassion. Practicing self-compassion doesn’t have to be hard, it’s just a matter...

Options for the Bereaved

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Dec 16, 2014 | Depression & Anxiety, Grief & Trauma

The holiday season is fast approaching, and this can be a very anxiety-triggering thing for those who are grieving. Whether the grief is recent and raw, or whether it has been many years since the loss – the thought of getting through milestone/time-marking events...

Helping Children Deal With Tragedy

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Apr 19, 2013 | Grief & Trauma, Parenting

This week, we all held our collective breath, watching the news and scanning the Internet as reports flooded in about the Boston Marathon bombing. Such an emotional, stressful event naturally brings up past trauma, and so many of us were remembering 9/11 as we were...

Rape Culture: Changing The Dialogue

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Apr 12, 2013 | Grief & Trauma, Men, Women

Espousing a culture of inclusivity and respect is inherent in fostering opportunities for people to have meaningful dialog, effective interactions, and positive discourse. There is no change, either on a personal relationship level, or a societal one, without respect....

Grief, Loss, And Laughter

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Apr 4, 2013 | Grief & Trauma

This is why I love what I do. Thank you to each client who ever extended their trust, and thank you for the insights we have discovered together. And a very special thank you to the client who agreed to let me share this story with you.  ~Heather This past Sunday...