Working Through Anxiety

by Sanctuary | Aug 24, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety

Anxiety. It’s unambiguous. It is what it is and that’s it. At least this is what I thought a few years back. But I have learned that that’s not true, in the literal sense. When it comes to believing what our minds tell us when we feel anxious, it’s perception, not...

The Power of Acceptance

by Sanctuary | Jul 7, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety

While reading a bit about anxiety and depression the other day, one thing in particular stuck with me. This reading stressed the importance of acceptance. When we are able to accept our struggles, we are able to work with them rather than against them. This particular...

ADD / ADHD in Teens and Adults

by Sanctuary | Feb 6, 2015 | Men, Parenting, Women

ADD / ADHD: Not Just for Children   ADHD is an acronym that you might hear often, wondering exactly what it means and if it only pertains to children with behavioral issues. First of all, ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is sometimes...

Options for the Bereaved

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Dec 16, 2014 | Depression & Anxiety, Grief & Trauma

The holiday season is fast approaching, and this can be a very anxiety-triggering thing for those who are grieving. Whether the grief is recent and raw, or whether it has been many years since the loss – the thought of getting through milestone/time-marking events...