Brain Structure and the Developing Mind: Part I

by Sanctuary | Mar 1, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety, Parenting

I like brains. Not on a zombie level but on a spiritual level. The brain is an organ that essentially supports a person, and those supports take time to develop and become secure. I’d like to talk about what that process means for people, because our culture has a...

Practicing Self-Compassion

by Sanctuary | Nov 2, 2015 | Depression & Anxiety, Grief & Trauma, Wellness & Mindfulness

Self-compassion is a positive self-view that involves relating to oneself with kindness and acceptance in times of difficulty. Rather than criticizing, you look at your situation with compassion. Practicing self-compassion doesn’t have to be hard, it’s just a matter...

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...

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...

Grief, Loss, And Laughter

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Apr 4, 2013 | Grief & Trauma

This is why I love what I do. Thank you to each client who ever extended their trust, and thank you for the insights we have discovered together. And a very special thank you to the client who agreed to let me share this story with you.  ~Heather This past Sunday...