If you’ve ever felt instantly calmer when a dog curled up next to you or found yourself smiling at a goofy tail wag, you’re not alone. In honor of National Dog Month, we’re highlighting the many ways dogs can help reduce stress, ease loneliness, and even support mental health treatment. Whether you're already a dog lover or just curious, this post is a reminder of how powerful (and healing) four-legged friendship can be.

If you and your partner are feeling out of sync when it comes to touch or closeness, you’re not alone. In this post, we offer low-pressure ways to rebuild physical connection without diving straight into sex. Think small gestures, shared moments, and gentle curiosity. Sometimes, it’s the smallest touches that bring us back to each other.

Avoidance might feel protective in the moment, but over time, it can quietly shrink our world. In this post, we explore how exposure, when done thoughtfully, can reduce anticipatory anxiety, shift our internal beliefs, and help us reclaim parts of life we’ve been avoiding.

“I don’t even know what I’m feeling right now.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many of us never learned how to name our emotions — but doing so can make a big difference. This blog explores how simply identifying what you feel can calm your nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and help you respond more intentionally.

Feeling disconnected from your kid lately? You’re not alone. Between work, chores, and just trying to make it through the week, quality time with our children can start to feel like just another task. This guide offers a simple, practical approach to help you reconnect — not by doing more, but by tuning into how your child plays and rediscovering your own playful side.

Healthy relationships — whether with partners, friends, or family — are built on effective communication. This post offers practical tools like active listening, “I feel” statements, and reflective listening to help you express yourself clearly, reduce conflict, and strengthen connection.

Sex education doesn’t end in adolescence — especially when it was confusing, shaming, or incomplete. This post explores how early messages about sex and relationships can shape our adult lives, and how therapy can help unpack and heal the impact.

So many of us move through life on autopilot — overcommitted, burned out, and unsure how we got here. Especially for people pleasers, the idea of living a life that feels good can seem foreign or even selfish. This post explores how therapy can help you reconnect with your needs, set boundaries, and rediscover a sense of joy and self-worth.

Adolescence is a time of rapid brain development, emotional intensity, and growing independence — which can make parenting teens feel overwhelming. This post explores what’s happening in the teenage brain and offers practical, relationship-focused strategies to support connection, communication, and resilience during this transformative stage.

In It Didn’t Start With You, Mark Wolynn explores how unresolved trauma can be passed down through generations — and what we can do about it.

When advice comes uninvited, it can feel more like pressure than support. This post explores why people give unsolicited advice, how it impacts us, and ways to respond without resentment or disconnection.

Workplace harassment doesn’t just impact job satisfaction — it can quietly wreak havoc on mental health. In this post, we unpack the many forms of harassment, explore why it often goes unspoken, and offer support strategies for those affected.

Unplugging from social media each August helps me reset, reconnect, and practice the presence I encourage in therapy. This post explores how a digital detox can reduce stress, improve sleep, and support emotional well-being.

Play isn’t just for kids — it’s a powerful part of adult mental health, too. In this post, we explore the 8 “play personalities” and how you can rediscover what lights you up. Not sure what your play style is? That’s okay, let’s get curious together! Because the more we play, the more fully alive we feel.

Summer can be a blast — but the lack of routine can throw kids (and parents) off balance. This post shares simple, flexible ways to build a summer rhythm that supports regulation, reduces stress, and still leaves room for fun.

Grief doesn’t follow a script — it can be quiet, angry, numb, or all of the above. This post explores how The Last of Us reflects the many faces of grief and what it means to carry love forward after loss.

Gardening can be a powerful complement to trauma-informed therapy — offering stress relief, a sense of purpose, and connection to nature. This post explores how tending plants can support mental health and well-being, especially in Bozeman’s unique climate.

Setbacks are a part of life — but how we respond to them can shape our resilience. This post explores how the brain processes failure, why mindset matters, and how small, intentional steps can help rewire your brain for growth. Learn practical tools backed by neuroscience to turn challenges into opportunities for strength and adaptability.

Play isn’t just for kids, it’s a vital part of how we grow, connect, and regulate at every age. This post explores how play supports brain development, emotional resilience, and lifelong wellbeing (yes, even for adults).

Leaving an abusive relationship is only the beginning. This post explores how the nervous system continues to respond after leaving—and what healing can look like with support, patience, and compassion.