"Tidy home, tidy mind."  "Clean house, clean head." You have probably heard variations of these sayings before. But you may have never fully realized what decluttering and organizing your home and workspace can really do for your mind. Throwing away old things and organizing is a powerful way to give your mind clarity, focus, peace and balance.

Next month another Star Wars movie – Solo – will be released.  Though many more things about the famous smuggler will be revealed in a few short weeks, I am confident that the overall message of the life of the character of Han Solo can teach us many things about how we meet our self-care needs in the context of relationships.  

This past weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend 2 nights camping on California’s central coast. I’d been looking forward to a relaxing Easter weekend doing something outside of the normal hustle and bustle that usually surrounds a major holiday. Upon reaching our destination, we set up camp, ran to the store for a few supplies, and then I embarked on a 48-hour digital detox.

Here are 6 ways to make sure 2018 is your worst year yet.

Maintaining sobriety during the excitement of the Holiday season can be difficult. With all of the fun holiday parties and the stress of buying everyone the perfect gift, it can be easy to slip back into unhealthy habits. Tammie shares 3 strategies for enjoying the holidays while maintaining your hard-earned sobriety.

As the primary insurance analyst for Roubicek & Thacker Counseling, I have come across a variety of insurance companies, third-party administrators, rates, plans and coverages. Here are some insider tips for you -- things to know ahead of time when considering using your insurance to help pay for your mental health services:

Ever wonder why you keep putting off that pile of papers on your desk? Cleaning out your closet? Or making that phone call to set up a physical with your doctor?

“To be or not to be, that is the question”.  If you are a Shakespeare fan you’ll recognize this line from Hamlet.  But for me, given the work of healing that we do, I make this change to that famous line: To be (in therapy) or not to be (in therapy); that is the question.  Many have wondered and asked themselves this; maybe you too have asked yourself whether or not therapy is right for you. 

If you are in a toxic relationship, you may find yourself fatigued, feeling hopeless and struggling with feelings of unworthiness. You may try repeatedly to make your partner (parent, friend, boss) happy but feel that whatever you do is never good enough.