4 Ways Positive Self-Talk Can Improve Your Life
Written by Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC Your inner voice can be your ally or your foe. The tone of your self-talk can be the difference between taking steps to improve your [...]
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills to Strengthen Relationships
Written by Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC Relationships with others are essential. They provide support, companionship, fun, and connection. They can also be a source of stress if you feel that you [...]
Moving From Self-Comparison to Self-Compassion
Written by Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC Spring is coming! Time to keep from falling into the trap of self-comparison. Winter is coming to an end. The pace of life is picking back up, especially with [...]
Stay in Your Lane: Identify Your Values to Grow Self-Confidence
Written by Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” He recognized how focusing on what other people are doing can greatly influence our own [...]
Grieving a Pet: How to Care for Your Pain
Written by Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC Recently, my family lost one of our cats, Mascarpone. He suddenly declined in health and was gone within a few weeks. It was an incredibly [...]
Breaking the Mold: Exploring Non-Monogamy
Written by Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC When it comes to creating a joyful and fulfilling life, a lot of people crave connection in the form of romantic relationships. Just because people [...]
3 Ways to Ease Holiday Stress with Gratitude This Season
Written by Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC Holiday Stress Doesn’t Have to Overshadow a Joyful Season ‘Tis the season to be jolly! The holiday months are filled with excitement, joy, and anticipation. [...]
Self-Compassion: The Great Motivator
Written by Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC Escaping the cycle of negative self-talk to be your best self can be challenging. Here’s how you can combat that struggle with self-compassion and [...]
Resources for the LGBTQIA+ Community and Allies
Written by Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC What does LGBTQIA stand for? There are a wide variety of identities and experiences that are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. The acronym "LGBTQIA" [...]
Making Peace With Your Body
Written by Katie Jackson-Griffin, LCPC A journey from negative self-talk toward a positive body image Luis has been feeling lonely while living by himself. What once was a source [...]