By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW The topic on everyone’s lips around the world is Coronavirus and, if you’re like me, you might be finding it all a tad overwhelming. Widespread health care scares can induce anxiety symptoms in the most chilled out people, so those who regularly experience anxiety may not be feeling so hot […]
By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW Hi, my name is Lauren and I’m a hypnosis junkie. I’ve been using hypnosis for myself since I was 10 years old, and let me tell you, the uses are endless. When my clients express interest in hypnosis, at the top of their list of issues is “poor sleep”. When […]
By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW Anger is a very natural and common emotion to feel when we feel like someone has hurt us, something doesn’t go our way, or something feels unjust. If your grrrr moments seem like they’re invading your life, you’re not alone. Like many other emotions, there is a healthy and unhealthy […]
By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW The side hustle is really having a moment these days. You’re probably noticing that some of your friends have an extra gig or passion project apart from their nine-to-five. You may be looking at your friends and thinking, “how do you have energy for this?!”, but many side hustlers find […]
By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW Self-care is a huge buzzword (buzz phrase?) these days. The premise is sound: do things throughout your month, week, day to care for yourself amidst everything you “have to” do, such as go to work, care for your kids, and make sure your home isn’t a total dump. The subtext […]
By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW Love is a many splendored thing… until it’s not. Even though love and relationships are permanent fixtures in our society, that doesn’t mean that they are easy or simple. It seems like we have to kiss a lot of frogs until we find a great match. Hey, that’s okay! This […]
Finding Your Perfect Fit Therapist By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW If the mad rush that is December has left you feeling fried, you’re not alone. The end of the year is notoriously a high-stress time. Enter January, a time for laying low and self-reflection. This is the perfect time to get your mental health on […]
As human beings, we are always looking for information in one form or another. Having access to info and inspo at the touch of an iPhone button is amazing, but can also be mentally draining and the perfectionism we’re often presented can be frustrating to our self-esteem. Social media, as wonderful as it can be, […]
Welcome to a special edition of Lauren’s Top Tips! November is Crohn’s and Colitis Month and, as someone who was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at 10 years old, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to cope when the going gets rough. The best part about these tips is that they are absolutely not […]
Gone are the days when being followed was a creepy event. With the advent of social media, being “followed” is now a desirable feat. While most people agree that the growth of social media isn’t slowing down any time soon, many also agree that it has the potential to wreak havoc on your mental health. […]
