Thoughts & Experiences

  • Yoga and Cognitive Function

      Weightlifting strengthens your muscles, which you can see when you look at a bodybuilder like Arnold Schwarzenegger. It is tangible evidence ...
  • The Benefits of Therapy and Yoga

    Stress and anxiety are normal responses to everyday situations. A moderate amount of stress is healthy for the body and mind.  Eustress is when a...
  • The Power of Breath: The Power of Prana

    Breathe in, breathe out! It seems so basic and so autonomic but yet all to often we hold our breath and forget to release.
  • Understanding Our OWN Source for Stress

    How to evaluate our stress levels and bring in a sense of relief In a society of constant comparison, it should come at no surprise that we’re eve...
  • 4 Summer Recipes to Elevate Your Mood

    The following is contributed by Rachel Jean-Louis, MS    In a bad mood? Yes! What do you do to get in a better mood? What typically tends...
  • Vulnerability as a Strength

    By: Giancarlo Simpson, LMHC     We Deserve to Feel Protected  Many of my clients reflect on their inability to open up and connect with others as ...
  • “Daddy issues” are not just for cis-gender women.

     The following is contributed by Dr. Daphne Pozo.  “Daddy issues” is a term that generally makes me cringe as a cis-gender woman. Don’t get me wron...
  • SOS Cuba: Dr. Daphne Pozo Shares How to Manage Current Emotions

    The following is contributed by Dr. Daphne Pozo.      I am a first generation Cuban American who grew up in Miami, FL. I grew up hearing the horri...
  • COVID-19, What a way to live through a pandemic, moving through the aftermath.

    Early last year, we rarely thought of the word pandemic but we soon learned how one could change our lives in nearly every sense. Defined as an out...
  • 5 Ways to Help Military Families Cope with Loss this Memorial Day Weekend 2021

    While for many, Memorial Day Weekend is about fun-in-the-sun, families of those who gave their life for this country are reminded of their loss. Es...
  • Caringly Communicate: Empathetic Communication

    It is ok to agree to disagree. You can table the issue, revisit when you feel emotionally ready, or let it go if it is not essential. You can hav...
  • What does it mean to be resilient?

    According to the American Psychological Association, “Psychologists define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, tr...