For a lucky few of us, support systems are automatic. They’re effortlessly there to support us in good times and bad. For most of us, …
For many people, the hardest part about therapy is disclosing the secrets they’re so used to holding alone. Shame-encrusted secrets can be incredibly difficult to …
Whether you’re a parent, provider, or simply responsible for the care and maintenance of your own mental health, it can be difficult to stay up-to-date …
When news breaks about troubling injustices, oppressive shifts in government, or court rulings that seem unthinkable, it’s normal to feel extremely angry. Anger, like no …
For many of us, our dream job is the endpoint. When we finally land the job we’ve dreamed of (or the position that will eventually …
It’s normal to have occasional experiences of detachment from the world. In periods of extreme stress, intense grief, or even physical illness, human minds often …
Everybody’s “trophy case” will look a little bit different. In this doodle, I illustrate four examples of good day trophies: Notes & Cards. A box …
Most of us aren’t very good at communicating how much we’re suffering. Not only are we bad about communicating it, but research also shows that …
To the frustration of parents everywhere, many teens struggling with mental health symptoms initially refuse to see a therapist. In this article, you’ll learn how …
When someone is experiencing urges to self-harm, it can be really difficult to think clearly. Psychological pain can cause executive function (that is, the set …
While PTSD Flashbacks tend to get attention in books and media, many trauma survivors experience something called emotional flashbacks. Flashbacks flood brains with images, physical …
How do particular colors make you feel? Your answers compared to a partner’s, family member’s, or client’s might surprise you. I developed this simple emotion …
Often when young kids ask parents hard questions, they are seeking emotional support, not necessarily data. In this article, I’ll share: Tips for responding to …
Emotions prompt behavior. In this new emotion wheel, I’ve created a visual representation of how emotions and behaviors are linked. Understanding these connections, and how ourselves …
In Collaboration with MoMA Recently, the Museum of Modern Art reached out with a request to commission an illustration for their digital platform’s work to …
On bad mental health days, basic self care can be hard. Really hard. I designed this resource to provide gentle structure and a mood-boosting sense …
Most of us are more than a little concerned about the mental health of the kiddos that we care about during this pandemic. The natural …
Some stress and anxiety are part of coping with everyday life. Prolonged stress is hard on our bodies and our mental health, but with support …