Telling Your Story

by Sanctuary Blog | 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...

Anxiety During Transition

by Sanctuary Blog | Jan 24, 2021 | Depression & Anxiety, Wellness & Mindfulness

Transitions are not easy for me. This isn’t a new concept for most people – embracing change seems to be something you work for, not are naturally inclined to do. Transitions also happen to be a constant for me. My generation, the millennial generation, has...

Change is Coming: How to Cope with the New

by Sanctuary | Jan 26, 2018 | Depression & Anxiety, Updates & Events, Wellness & Mindfulness

“Change is good” “Change is inevitable” “Change is necessary” “Change of heart” “Change of pace” “Change of scene” “The more things change, the more they stay the same” I could list dozens of idioms in our lexicon that tell us how important change is. “We should...

What is Aromatherapy?

by Sanctuary | Mar 3, 2014 | Wellness & Mindfulness

For some, the term, “aromatherapy,” conjures up images of soothing spas, Zen gardens, waterfalls, and jasmine blowing in the breeze. For others, aromatherapy sounds like hokum along the lines of healing magic crystals. Here at Sanctuary Counseling, people...

An LGBTQIA Glossary of Terms

by Sanctuary | Oct 26, 2013 | Couples & Partners, LGBTQIA

A few years ago, the prevailing acronym for the gay community was, “LGB,” which stands for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi-Sexual. Over time, it grew to a more inclusive, “LGBT,” with the addition of Transgender to the mix. Pretty soon, people were using “LGBTQ” and “LGBTQIA”...