6 Hacks to Survive the Holidays (And Your Family)

by Sanctuary | Dec 20, 2017 | Depression & Anxiety, LGBTQIA, Parenting, Wellness & Mindfulness

Let’s face it – as much as we love our families and look forward to seeing them over the holidays, it can be stressful to balance different households with different views, beliefs, and expectations. I’ve compiled a list of ways to navigate holidays with families...

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...

An Extrovert Living in an Introvert World

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Jun 10, 2014 | Couples & Partners, Depression & Anxiety, Featured, Wellness & Mindfulness

It’s an Introvert World I know what you’re thinking – “How is that possible?! Most classic studies suggest that approximately 75% of the American population are extroverts.” But, upwards of 50% of the population is now considered introverted. In my undergrad...

Depression Is A Liar

by Sanctuary | Apr 24, 2013 | Depression & Anxiety

We all know Depression is a horrible, stinking liar. I envision Depression as the mean girl who wouldn’t let anyone with the “wrong” shoes sit at her cafeteria table. She spreads rumors about you that are mean, but somehow just believable enough that...