How Are Your Values Reflected in New Year’s Resolutions

by Sanctuary | Dec 28, 2017 | Wellness & Mindfulness

Can you believe that 2017 is almost over?! It seems like ten minutes ago that we were doing this whole “ringing in the new year” thing, and now 2018 is just around the corner! You know what that means – we can start counting down the seconds until people start probing...

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...

The Power of Acceptance

by Sanctuary | Jul 7, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety

While reading a bit about anxiety and depression the other day, one thing in particular stuck with me. This reading stressed the importance of acceptance. When we are able to accept our struggles, we are able to work with them rather than against them. This particular...

Ask Yourself These 10 Questions

by Sanctuary | Dec 15, 2015 | Wellness & Mindfulness

Has someone ever put you on the spot by asking a question you really can’t (or don’t want to) answer right away? I’m talking about one of those deep philosophical questions like “What defines you?” or “Do you think you shape your own destiny, or is it all just fate?”...

Why and How: 2 Flavors of the Same Question

by Sanctuary | Dec 5, 2015 | Couples & Partners, Friendships, Parenting

On the nature of helpful questions and conflict resolution. I think words are tools we use to build meaning. I don’t think that there are “bad words” that exist, but different situations may call for different tools. From an early age, many of us were...