Sage House Blog
Find insightful articles, practical tips, and expert advice to help your family thrive. Topics include child and family therapy, art therapy, stress management, sleep improvement, and more.
Dive into Fun and Mindfulness: Engaging Yoga for Kids at Mindfulnest Yoga
Children’s yoga is not only about physical health, but it also encourages emotional regulation, mindfulness, and resilience—key components of the therapeutic work we do at Sage House. By supporting and partnering with local businesses, we create a network of resources that truly enrich the lives of the families we serve. We recently had an enlightening conversation with Shannon, the owner of Mindfulnest Yoga, to learn more about her business and the wonderful services she provides for our local community.
Stress vs. Anxiety: Understanding the Differences
In today's fast-paced world, many of us experience stress and anxiety. It's important to understand the difference between the two to effectively manage our mental health. Let's explore the key indicators of stress and anxiety and learn some coping strategies to help navigate these challenging emotions.
Honoring Every Journey: Navigating Complex Emotions Around Mother's Day
As Mother’s Day approaches, many people may experience a range of emotions that are unique to their personal journeys. While some may feel joy and excitement, others may experience profound sadness, grief, or even anger. It is natural for individuals to have complex feelings towards Mother's Day, especially if they have experienced significant losses or hardships in their lives.
How to Support Your Stressed-Out Child
Parenting can be challenging, especially when it comes to helping our children manage stress. From school pressures to social dynamics, kids face various stressors. This article offers practical tips to support your child through these challenges, fostering a healthier environment for their well-being.
Three Art-Based Techniques to Reduce Stress
Amidst the chaos of our daily lives, finding moments of peace and tranquility can often seem unattainable. Stress from work, relationships, and other sources can have a negative impact on both our physical and mental well-being. Fortunately, Art has the power to uplift and soothe our souls, even in the most trying moments. By engaging in creative activities, we can not only take a temporary break from the daily hustle and bustle, but also benefit from the therapeutic effects that art can have on our stress levels.
Five Ways to Reduce Stress During Pregnancy
Dealing with stress during pregnancy can be challenging, and while it's not always possible to eliminate stress entirely, finding ways to actively manage it is important. Here are a few ways to help manage your stress during pregnancy.
Combat Stress with Self Care & Art Therapy
Stress is an inevitable part of life, affecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. November 3, recognized as International Stress Awareness Day, is an opportunity to shed light on the importance of acknowledging and managing stress.
What is Psychological First Aid?
When a child or adult is in the middle of a crisis, it’s not always helpful to unpack what’s going on and get into their current situation.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so we’re shining a light on common questions surrounding sexual assault.
How to Talk to A Loved One About Eating Disorders
The last week of February marks Eating Disorder Awareness Week. follow up on our conversation last week about how to talk to your child about eating disorders, this week we’re addressing eating disorders in adults and how to talk to a loved one if you’re concerned they might be developing an eating disorder.
Celebrating Self-Love
January is self-love month. It’s a great time of the year to ground yourself in self-love and set yourself up for success and happiness.
Bringing Your Best Self into 2023
The end of the year is a great time for reflection. After spending the holidays with loved ones, the last week of the year brings a much-needed downtime for most.
How to Avoid Burnout at Work
Burnout in the workplace is common in normal times, let alone in stressful ones. With medical professionals still overwhelmed, remote workers struggling to separate their home office and their home, no matter what profession you’re in, burnout is a major concern.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and this year we’re shining a light on the devastation tens of thousands of families across the United States experience with the loss of a baby or pregnancy.
Bullying Prevention Month: Children’s Mental Health
The 2022 school year is in full swing, and this week, we’re taking a deep dive into how bullying affects children’s mental health and development in honor of Bullying Prevention Month.
How To Cope When You Love Someone with Alzheimer’s
September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day and this year we’re looking at coping mechanisms for those who have loved ones who suffer from Alzheimer’s
Warning Signs of Mental Illnesses
How do you know if you’re suffering from symptoms of mental illnesses and if it’s time to seek help? It’s important that we educate ourselves on the common warning signs and symptoms of mental illnesses so we can understand our own mental wellbeing and our loved ones as well.