Tips from the Trail

Read below for tips from our Trailblazers to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. Happy trails!

Boundaries: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

Boundaries are like fences. A well-defined, functional fence line affords us choices.

What Does it Mean to be Mentally Healthy?

Mental wellness is complex. Simply put, it means how you function in and interact with the world.

On the Run From Your Emotions

Do you tend to avoid uncomfortable emotions like anger, sadness, or fear? It’s pretty common. You can run, but you can't hide from your...

Gratitude is a Practice

Serotonin is a vital chemical in our brains that helps maintain our mood. It regulates our emotions and is an important stabilizer....

You Can Run, but You Can't Hide

Do you find yourself running from negative feelings? That's what we call cognitive dissonance. What is cognitive dissonance? Cognitive...

More Than Surviving the Social Separation During This Next Wave of COVID19

I am really missing my community connections. At the same time, I’m not the kind of person who attends many large events. I seldom go to...

Emotional Support Resources During COVID-19

The coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Utah, and while our physical health may be at risk – our mental health is vulnerable as well....

Play Outside: The Healing Power of Nature

This month, we look to nature to find joy, solace, solutions, comfort, and more. Just getting outside and moving your body to clear your...

Finding Mental Health Care That's Right for You

Mental health counseling has come a long way since Freud. Freud sat behind his patients smoking cigarettes. Eye contact wasn’t part of...

Seasons Change and So Do Our Moods

If you are more sluggish and cranky than usual these last few weeks, it could be related to the shorter days, less exposure to sunlight,...