How to Battle Your Winter Blues

by Sanctuary | Feb 9, 2018 | Depression & Anxiety, Featured, Wellness & Mindfulness

You know those people who hate hot weather, love wearing ten layers under their super heavy winter coats, and obsess over freshly fallen snow? Gosh, those people have it easy in winter. That’s not everyone. Winter can be a depressing time for many. It’s dark in the...

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 Psychological Effects of Falling Back This Weekend

by Sanctuary | Nov 3, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety, Wellness & Mindfulness

It’s here! This weekend ends Daylight Saving Time (DST), and we “fall back” to standard time this Sunday, November 6th, at 2 a.m. So that means you’ll have an extra hour of sleep or an extra hour of whatever fun-filled adventure you have planned (of course...

The Power of Positive Self-Talk

by Sanctuary | Oct 17, 2015 | Depression & Anxiety, Wellness & Mindfulness

Written words are very powerful. Spoken words are also very powerful. But have you ever considered or even realized how persuasive your internal language and mental thoughts can be? We all think to ourselves and talk to ourselves, right? So does your own self-talk...