Social support is more than a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity for our mental, emotional, and physical health. By fostering meaningful connections, both one-on-one and within communities, we can build resilience, find comfort in difficult times, and thrive together.

Life is filled with challenges, big and small, and there are moments when we wonder: Do I need therapy? The truth is, therapy can be incredibly beneficial, but it’s not the only path to healing and personal growth. Learn your options, and when therapy should be considered.

Life’s challenges are unpredictable. Repeated practice of coping skills ensures you’re prepared to apply them when the stakes are high. It’s similar to training for a marathon—you wouldn’t wait until race day to run your first mile. Learn why this is important, and how to do it well.

“Personal” Growth is a misnomer. Self-improvement is infinitely more effective when done alongside others.

Whether it’s lending an ear, offering support, or taking meaningful action, helping others creates a ripple effect that transforms both the giver and the receiver in extraordinary ways.

Our goal here is to help you tap into solutions and strength to face life with confidence and actionable techniques to get a little stronger each day.

If a few core elements can have a striking impact on turning around the lives of what some would call the most hopeless cases, what effect might it have on those with less severe forms of mental illness, and is there a hidden opportunity here to solve our growing mental health crisis?

Traditional therapy misses the key elements of connection, purpose, belonging, and community. As a therapist, I think we’re missing the boat. Learn how knitting changed my mind about mental healthcare.

My darkest moments are, in retrospect, the most pivotal and positive moments of my life. I am grateful for them.