It Is OK Not To Be OK

by Sanctuary | May 11, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety, Featured, Wellness & Mindfulness

In conversation the other day, a friend and I were discussing the use of anti-depressants in society. I want to start by saying that there is nothing wrong with taking or being prescribed anti-depressants and helping to find balance within oneself, but there seems to...

Ask Yourself These 10 Questions

by Sanctuary | Dec 15, 2015 | Wellness & Mindfulness

Has someone ever put you on the spot by asking a question you really can’t (or don’t want to) answer right away? I’m talking about one of those deep philosophical questions like “What defines you?” or “Do you think you shape your own destiny, or is it all just fate?”...

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...

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...