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If you're struggling with your mental health after a layoff, you're not alone. Read on to learn more about common responses to a recent layoff, as well as strategies for coping.  Prior to opening the doors of Stella Nova, I was working full time at a mental health...

Looking for a simple intro to mindfulness? Dr. Rona, a mind-body psychologist and registered yoga teacher can take you through the basics. Read on to learn about what mindfulness is and isn't, as well as tips for getting your own practice started (even if you hate...

Switching up your self-care routine can add a sense of fun and spontaneity to your daily life. It's also a way to discover new things about ourselves! As Self-Care Awareness Month wraps up and September draws to a close, consider scheduling a self-care date with...

As we recognize September as Self-Care Awareness Month, we're talking about some of the less discussed aspects of self-care. Today we're discussing the aspects of self-care that come from connection with others — relational self-care.   Self-care is often framed as...

In honor of September being Self-Care Awareness Month, we'll be sharing some thoughts about the less-discussed sides of self-care. First up: Self-care at work, because our needs doesn't stop at the office door! When you think of self-care, what comes to mind? If...

Summer's technically still in full swing and temps continue to soar. But as schools start to reopen this month, we're feeling some seriously Fall vibes. As a psychologist I've had *way* too many years of school. So although it's been a decade since I graduated, I'll...

Virtual therapy is here to stay. Although online therapy really took off during the pandemic, many clients and therapists are continuing to prefer video sessions even as offices reopen. There are many benefits to meeting with a therapist online, from convience and...

Most people think they know what postpartum depression looks like—it’s just really intense baby blues, right? The truth is, postpartum distress shows up in a wide variety of ways. If you’re only expecting depression, you might miss some of the other signs that you...

July is Disability Pride Month! This week, we're digging into some common but often invisible disabilities that often go overlooked: mental illness and chronic pain. The history of honoring Disability Pride goes back to July 26, 1990, when the Americans with...