If you are in crisis, the first thing to do is understand that this is not your forever. The second thing to do is understand that now is not the time to make any major changes. The second thing can seem counter-intuitive, but when we study our biology, we find that the chemicals our body…

If you are feeling hopeless, I promise you this is not your forever. I promise that you are more powerful than you know. When we are feeling hopeless, it is easy to forget how powerful we are. We all have pockets of amazing awesomeness, and tapping into what makes us special can help us persevere…

Self-soothing is any behavior we do to regulate our emotions and cope with difficult feelings. Self-soothing can become toxic when we use substances such as alcohol, nicotine, and food to help us feel better. It is also harmful when we use emotional outburst or emotional retreat to regulate how we are feeling. Looking at your…