Trying new things, especially on your own, might seem daunting, but it can also lead to rewarding adventures. Claiming your independence can build your courage, strengthen your resilience, and help you get to know yourself better. The path to self-reliance is rarely clear-cut so how do you get started? I visited with Racheal Stroh, therapist at Dakota Family Services, Fargo, ND, to get answers to the questions you might ask as you work towards autonomy and independence.…
Successful intention-setting involves honest self-reflection, consideration of your values, and daily adherence to specific and achievable action steps.…
Medication for mental health diagnoses is a complex topic that can be overwhelming, but it also offers a lot of hope to those who are struggling to function in day-to-day life. Here is a breakdown of the basics of psychotropic medications to help you along your mental wellness journey.…
If you are struggling with mental health symptoms, relationship issues due to communication challenges, moods, anger problems, or behaviors you want to change, consider exploring Cognitive Behavior Therapy. It is an effective way to retrain your brain to respond in healthy ways to daily events, interactions, and internal dialogue.…
Learn how physical and emotional pain function together, as well as how to seek treatment for both.…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help you identify your thought patterns, how they make you feel, and how they impact your actions—giving you a powerful way to manage your mental health and create more healthy patterns of thinking.…
Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the world. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults has it. And it is very treatable! Here's everything you need to know and how to manage life after a diagnosis.…
It's hard to know what to do or say when someone you love has a serious illness like cancer. Here are 7 practical ways to provide the support they need.…
Are you dealing with big life changes that are affecting your mental health or well-being? Use these 7 healthy methods for processing and adapting to change.…
Are you dealing with intense anger and frustration that affects your mental health? Check out these 8 productive ways to manage (and overcome) your anger.…
Trauma, adversity, and stress can be overwhelming regardless of the cause. Everyone experiences trauma differently and your feelings and experiences are valid. Here are 7 ways to help heal big 'T' and little 't' trauma.…
Whether it's cancer, a heart condition, or another chronic or catastrophic illness, a new medical diagnosis is a stressful and sometimes traumatic event. If you're like most people, you start by imagining the worst-case scenario and focusing on the limitations and changes the condition will bring to your life.…
