Mental Health: The Up & Up!

<p>Why do I struggle to do the thing I KNOW will help me?? There are a few possible reasons: Do you know how? Are you motivated and ready to build this habit? Is there something else that seems more important right now...

<p>We've all been on the receiving end of bad apologies. And if we're honest, we've probably given some awful ones too. There are 5 parts of an apology, and we aim to hit at least 3 every time we need to reconcile...

<p>Dissecting anxiety even more; What is the difference between anxiety, panic attacks, or PTSD? Most media make them sound interchangeable. </p><p>www.upandupwellness.com </p><p>We want to make mental health care...

<p>During our Podcast about Insomnia and sleep, we got on a rabbit trail about nightmares, and how the patterns in nightmares are the OPPOSITE of what we practice to help us relax; To relax, we use patterns and...

<p>Time to use the sleeps! But what's actually going on when we sleep, and how do we help ourselves when sleep feels impossible? From the mechanics of sleep, to insomnia and dreams, our theory is that sleep is your...

<p>Last time we discussed the nuts and bolts of finding a counselor near you, that takes your insurance. But how do you know you've found a good one? Above all, your therapist should make you feel heard, understood, and...

<p>How do I help myself with anxiety? This is the question that spurred an entire google deep dive, and a 5 year rant for me, because the resources that are available online are... not helpful. Geralyn and I are deep...

<p>You've heard the phrase, "Stuck between a rock and a hard place?" It's kinda like that. When you know that if you act or don't, it will make 'the problem' worse.</p><p>Shop more resources: www.upandupwellness.com We...

<p>I would much rather plow through my workday and try and get everything done before I run out of steam! But doing so often leaves me feeling burnt out and tense at the end of the day, and downright cranky. Maybe...

<p>Hold up: This is NOT one more video encouraging you to exercise for your mental health (though that's good too).</p><p></p><p>We're talking about specific motions and gestures, and how the physical acting out of a...

<p>We've talked about what counseling is and why we do it, now lets dig in: How do you get started?? How do you find a counselor, particularly one that can help with your specific need? There are several resources for...

<p>We want to make mental health care clear, helpful and maybe even fun! We talk with Therapists, but this is not therapy! This is general information and ideas to help you pursue your own journey of wellness. To start...

<p>There is so much pressure wrapped up in getting each other the perfect gift! Every store, every toy company, every jeweler has their opinion on the matter... But what actually makes a good gift? Step away from the...

<p>We're asking the big question: Is Santa Real?? This is for all the parents wondering whether it's healthy or not to talk about Santa. We're talking about the deeper meanings and the different ways to frame the...