Working Through Anxiety

by Sanctuary | Aug 24, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety

Anxiety. It’s unambiguous. It is what it is and that’s it. At least this is what I thought a few years back. But I have learned that that’s not true, in the literal sense. When it comes to believing what our minds tell us when we feel anxious, it’s perception, not...

Tips for Daily Tranquility: Meditating for Beginners

by Sanctuary | Feb 16, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety, Featured, Wellness & Mindfulness

One of the most important habits I have formed this New Year is the habit of meditation. The key to getting into this tranquil habit is to simply do it. So, I’m going to give you a list of how to simply promise yourself some moments of letting go of the stresses...

Everyday Mindfulness

by Sanctuary | Nov 9, 2015 | Depression & Anxiety, Wellness & Mindfulness

I found my way to practicing mindfulness over seven years ago. Sometimes when we are desperate to feel better we are willing to try anything once. I started with a beginner yoga class. It wasn’t easy but I was committed to learning how to better manage my anxiety....

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Dec 16, 2014 | Depression & Anxiety, Parenting, Wellness & Mindfulness

Has the most wonderful time of the year become your most unbalanced time of the year? The weather has turned colder and Halloween is but a faint memory which means that this year’s holiday season is now in full swing. It seems as though each year the stress of the...

The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation (as evidenced by this blog post)

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Nov 23, 2013 | Depression & Anxiety, Parenting, Wellness & Mindfulness

So, you’ll have to forgive me. This post is, by its very nature going to be a little “me” centered. And possibly, at times, slightly incoherent. With a high probability of misspelled words. (though I’m counting on auto-correct to handle most of that. (and thank god...