Pride Season Doesn’t Have to End

by Sanctuary | Aug 22, 2019 | LGBTQIA

Five resources to help you stay connected, supported and seen year-round in Berks County and beyond! Pride season is like a meteor shower – bright, enticing, and seems to pass way too quickly! Whether you attended your first Pride celebration this year (YAY!) or...

What is therapy?

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Feb 10, 2014 | Wellness & Mindfulness

In past blog entries, we’ve discussed how to find the right therapist as well as the top 5 questions to ask a potential therapist, but what exactly does “therapy” entail? Depending on the therapist you ultimately decide to work with, it could mean many different...

Feed The Good Wolf

by Sanctuary | Apr 29, 2013 | Depression & Anxiety, Wellness & Mindfulness

There’s an old story that makes the Facebook rounds now and then. There are a few versions of it, but the gist is the same each time.   One bright winter day, a young Cherokee boy was out for a walk with his grandfather. Pausing to rest against a snowy...

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...

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....