by Christina Canuto | Jun 30, 2025 | holidays, Mental Wellness
June is time to focus on men’s mental health. If you are a man, this might mean reflecting on your own mental health and the mental health of important men around you – friends, family, and chosen family alike. You might check in with the men in your life,...
by Christina Canuto | Jun 25, 2025 | holidays, Mental Wellness
June is PTSD Awareness Month, a chance to deepen understanding and extend compassion toward those who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD affects a diverse range of folks, not just veterans or survivors of disasters. Understanding PTSD is complex,...
by Christina Canuto | Jun 20, 2025 | holidays, Mental Wellness
June is Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate queer identities, champion their resilience, and support healing for the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether you are reading this blog as a member of the community yourself, or to become more curious about how to be a...
by Christina Canuto | May 30, 2025 | holidays, Mental Wellness
May is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. Individuals living with BPD often experience stigma around their condition, which can involve painful judgments and harsh criticisms about the way they interact in their relationships. At Lotus Counseling Group...
by Christina Canuto | May 20, 2025 | holidays, Mental Wellness
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month 3 Empowering Ways to Care for Your Mind and Relationships Mental health awareness month is observed every May as a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health. The ability to care for our individual minds...
by Christina Canuto | May 6, 2025 | Mental Wellness, Relationship with Food
(If you haven’t already, check out part 1) Social media comparison is a common trigger for body dissatisfaction and comparison to others. Curating your social media feed is not about avoidance, but rather protecting your mental health from only viewing one type...
by Christina Canuto | May 6, 2025 | Mental Wellness, Relationship with Food
International No Diet Day, celebrated each year on May 6th, is an invitation to step away from diet rules and reconnect with the freedom to nourish and respect your body — just as it is. But if you’ve ever felt triggered by social media or caught in the exhausting...
by Christina Canuto | Apr 22, 2025 | couples, Mental Wellness, Physiology and Mental Health
Since April is National Counseling Awareness Month, we wanted to have a section just for our fellow therapists and counselors. Most of us get into this field because of our genuine care for humanity, ability to empathize, and motivation to help others on their healing...
by Christina Canuto | Apr 22, 2025 | couples, Mental Wellness, Physiology and Mental Health
April is National Counseling Awareness Month, which offers the opportunity to reflect on the impact of therapy and the healing power of human connection. Whether you’re starting therapy or continuing your growth, this month invites reflection on the benefits of...
by Christina Canuto | Apr 22, 2025 | Mental Wellness, Physiology and Mental Health, trauma
We all play a part in healing from the damage of sexual assaults. Whether we know someone who has been victimized or not, strong and healthy relational connections positively impact communal healing. When we spend time creating cultures of consent within partnerships,...
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