Let It In

by Sanctuary | Jan 9, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety, Wellness & Mindfulness

Do you ever find yourself being the one who watches? Or maybe the one who holds the bags while everyone else rides the rollercoaster? How about the person whose happiness comes from looking at beautiful pictures of places they’ve never been? Sometimes – this is me....

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Dec 16, 2014 | Depression & Anxiety, Parenting, Wellness & Mindfulness

Has the most wonderful time of the year become your most unbalanced time of the year? The weather has turned colder and Halloween is but a faint memory which means that this year’s holiday season is now in full swing. It seems as though each year the stress of the...

An Extrovert Living in an Introvert World

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Jun 10, 2014 | Couples & Partners, Depression & Anxiety, Featured, Wellness & Mindfulness

It’s an Introvert World I know what you’re thinking – “How is that possible?! Most classic studies suggest that approximately 75% of the American population are extroverts.” But, upwards of 50% of the population is now considered introverted. In my undergrad...

Depression Is A Liar

by Sanctuary | Apr 24, 2013 | Depression & Anxiety

We all know Depression is a horrible, stinking liar. I envision Depression as the mean girl who wouldn’t let anyone with the “wrong” shoes sit at her cafeteria table. She spreads rumors about you that are mean, but somehow just believable enough that...

Rape Culture: Changing The Dialogue

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Apr 12, 2013 | Grief & Trauma, Men, Women

Espousing a culture of inclusivity and respect is inherent in fostering opportunities for people to have meaningful dialog, effective interactions, and positive discourse. There is no change, either on a personal relationship level, or a societal one, without respect....