Starting the day with intention can support emotional balance and reduce stress. These gentle morning mental health habits take less than 10 minutes and are designed to help you begin the day feeling more grounded. Created by a NYC therapy practice, this guide offers realistic support for everyday mental health

People-pleasing and self-sacrifice may look similar, but they come from different roots—both shaped by trauma, family systems, and cultural expectations. While these behaviors once protected us from rejection or abandonment, they often keep us stuck in cycles of guilt and overgiving. Learn how to pause before saying “yes,” build distress tolerance, and practice self-compassion so you can choose yourself without fear.

Many of us grew up with parents who were physically present but emotionally absent—leaving us with a quiet, unspoken grief. This is known as ambiguous loss, a term coined by Dr. Pauline Boss. When emotional needs go unmet, it can shape how we see ourselves and our relationships. In this post, we explore how emotional neglect impacts us and what it means to be a "good-enough" parent. Healing starts with naming the loss and learning to reparent ourselves.