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It can be hard to know when you need a break. Sometimes, it's not until we hit our breaking point that we realize how exhausted we are....
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Cultured Space
- Jul 1
- 4 min
The Dilemma of Familiarity vs. Functionality: Why We Struggle With Change
Have you ever had a moment in your life when you look at someone or something and think, "I know that'll be good for me, but I'm scared"?...
Cultured Space
- May 21
- 4 min
8 Ways to Challenge Mental Health Stigma
We can't go into Mental Health Awareness Month without talking about mental health stigma. A stigma is a social mark of disgrace when...
Rachel Lopez
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Morning Anxiety: Why it Happens and Ways to Decrease it
Do you wake up in the morning feeling anxious and stressed? If so, you're not alone. Morning anxiety is a common problem for many people....
Cultured Space
- Feb 21
- 4 min
Procrastination: A Symptom of Anxiety
Imagine it's Wednesday. That thing on your to-do list has to be done by Friday afternoon. You've known about its due date for about two...
Cultured Space
- Feb 14
- 3 min
10 Accessible Grounding Exercises
If you are someone who struggles with anxiety, negative thoughts or stress, you may already be aware of the physical symptoms that can...
Marijo Villano
- Jan 22
- 6 min
Therapist Thoughts: Disney's Encanto and Generational Trauma
NOTICE: Spoilers for the Disney animated movie Encanto ahead! If you’re like me, the first time you Encanto left you in a puddle of tears...
Cultured Space
- Sep 17, 2021
- 4 min
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
“I feel like I don’t measure up to the others.” “They’re going to find out I’m a fraud.” “Everyone else knows what they’re doing, and I’m...
Cultured Space
- Aug 27, 2021
- 7 min
5 Ways to Reduce Stress, Anytime
What stresses you out? When someone asks you that question, or you ask it to yourself, a few things might come to mind. It could be work,...
Cultured Space
- Aug 13, 2021
- 7 min
When should I consider therapy?
We are living in an unprecedented time when we might be thinking more about how we can get a bit of mental health support. Pre-pandemic,...
Cultured Space
- Jul 9, 2021
- 5 min
Returning to Work Post-Pandemic: Coping With Anxiety Disorders
With the pandemic guidelines loosening around the country, people are beginning to shut down their home offices and return to their...
Marijo Villano
- Apr 30, 2021
- 7 min
Why is therapy beneficial?
When people think of psychotherapy, otherwise known as “talk therapy,” that classic image of a person lying on an emerald velvet chaise...
Marijo Villano
- Mar 14, 2021
- 6 min
7 Steps for Self-Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has unquestionably changed the way many of us have lived our lives. The days of going out without fear of spreading...