Questions to Ask in a Relationship: A.R.E you there? A.R.E you with me?

by Sanctuary | Nov 2, 2017 | Couples & Partners

You have likely heard some version of the importance of physical safety in relationships – and yes, this is essential! However, we tend to talk less about the importance of emotional safety in relationships. Feeling emotionally safe in your relationship goes even...

Two Truths and a Lie: Expressive Arts Edition

by Sanctuary | Jul 9, 2016 | Expressive Arts

Art is a very funny thing. It can show great detail, dedication and skill. Sometimes it takes an artist a great deal of time to learn a technique and perfect it. What’s funny about the whole concept of art is that technically (in my distinguished opinion anyway) skill...

Self Care Ideas

by Sanctuary | May 4, 2016 | Expressive Arts, Wellness & Mindfulness

I often talk to my clients about the topic of self-care. Many of my clients aren’t familiar with the term or how to begin applying some self-care in their busy lives. Self- care is individual for each person and it’s a good topic to explore with yourself and your...

Love: Inside and Out

by Sanctuary | Dec 23, 2015 | Wellness & Mindfulness, Women

As the New Year approaches, so do resolutions. Please understand that it is definitely not something that is confined to the New Year. If you want to change you have every right to do so. If you need to find better habits, you have every right to do so. But please,...

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...