by MelissaFogleLMFT | Nov 20, 2017 | Mental Wellness
The “happy holiday” season is often filled with unwanted stress and pressure. One year, I recall confessing to my best friend, “I wish I could just fall sleep on Halloween and wake up on my birthday in early January.” While this time of year can be an...
by MelissaFogleLMFT | Nov 12, 2017 | Mental Wellness, Spirituality
For many years, I’ve been sharing information on the damaging effects of stress and the ameliorating effects of self-care. To sum it up simply: Chronic (prolonged) stress seriously taxes our body, challenges our ability to regulate emotions, strains our...
by MelissaFogleLMFT | Nov 3, 2017 | Mental Wellness, Nutrition is Therapy
The sun is disappearing earlier and earlier. This is the time of year that I start thinking about putting up the Christmas tree just for the warm glow of the lights. My family insists that I wait. “At least wait until after Halloween!” was their...
by MelissaFogleLMFT | Jul 24, 2017 | Mental Wellness, Spirituality
This weekend, I spent many joyful hours in my garden. My herbs and vegetables are planted to create a walking labyrinth. It gives me great peace to plant and prune and harvest natures gifts from the earth, and my favorite thing about my garden is...
by MelissaFogleLMFT | Jul 17, 2017 | Spirituality
For many years, my constant question was, “Am I doing this RIGHT?” I did not grow up with a mentor or teacher that I could count on. I did not have anyone trustworthy to consult with about things that felt confusing to me. Sometimes, I feared being judged...
