Shining the Light

Bright Light Counseling Center's Blog on all things Mental Health

5 Simple Ways To Soothe Your Anxiety When Life Gets Overwhelming

We’re going to talk about 5 simple (yet not necessarily ‘easy’ ) tips for soothing your anxiety and calming your nervous system on your own.

January 2022: Self-Care

Self-Care... what is self-care? The WHO defines self-care as, “The ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health,...

Hindsight is 2020

The new year is here. It felt like it would never get here - but at the same time it felt like time kept flying by. At the end of each...

Don't Forget about You this Holiday Season

Holidays are usually filled with lots of running around and trying to get everything done on your list. You try your best not to forget...

Thanksgiving 2020: A Different Kind of Celebration

I wanted to circle back and share some ideas on how you can still celebrate Thanksgiving this year and still have a great time (hold off on

Coping With the Holidays: Home Alone Edition

2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least. I have, and I am guessing you have, dealt with changes to your work, school, and...

10 Strategies to Cope with Suicidal Thoughts

You may be feeling helpless, hopeless, alone, overwhelmed and/or frightened. You may not know what to do or who to turn to to try and cope.

Pandemic got you feeling out of control?

Take moments during the day to pause, clear your mind, and focus on your breathing.