Telling Your Story

by Sanctuary | Mar 23, 2021 | Couples & Partners, Depression & Anxiety, Friendships, Grief & Trauma, Women

I consider myself a storyteller. Growing up in theater, you are unknowingly trained in the art of storytelling. The most important lesson I learned from performing is that everyone thinks they are the main character. I know, this sounds a bit narcissistic, but it is...

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...

How To Clean Our Minds, Bodies & Spirits This Fall

by Sanctuary | Sep 6, 2017 | Depression & Anxiety, Wellness & Mindfulness

Autumn has arrived! The cool weather days are here and the hot summer weather has (finally!) gone for the season! Fall is a time of changes, fresh starts, and fall rejuvenation! We are dusting off the summer grit, opening up our windows to let all that wonderful fresh...

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...

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...