Leaning into Less: Ditch the Hustle in the Final Weeks of 2024
In the final weeks of 2024, it can be easy to get swept away by the idea that you “need more” to have a happy holiday season and sa trong start to the new year. As December picks up, it’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy of consumerism, from gift shopping to extravagant […]
Your Self-Soothing Toolkit for the Holidays: Employing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills
The holiday season, filled with joy and celebration, can also bring about a whirlwind of emotions and stress. For many, this time can highlight feelings of anxiety, loneliness, or even conflict within families. However, employing the skills learned from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) can provide crucial tools to navigate this challenging period with a greater […]
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Symptoms, Interventions, and Treatments
Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Lake Tahoe, we’re no strangers to the magic of winter. Snow-capped peaks, crisp mountain air, and outdoor adventures are hallmarks of life here. Yet, as the days grow shorter and sunlight becomes scarce, some of us may find ourselves feeling unusually tired, down, or disconnected. These feelings could be […]
Finding Gratitude in Grief During the Holiday Season
Continuing with the theme of gratitude for this month, another topic that comes up often as the holidays draw near is grief, specifically, how do we have gratitude when grief feels overwhelming? The holiday season often amplifies our emotions, accentuating both joy and sorrow. For those navigating grief, the contrast can feel particularly sharp. Yet […]
How to Nurture Resilience: Finding Gratitude in Times of Uncertainty and Hopelessness
By ABL Staff Life has possibly felt overwhelming lately (i.e. dealing with post-election emotions, the time change, winter setting in) and during these moments, it’s easy to succumb to feelings of hopelessness. Whether it’s a personal crisis, loss, or the weight of daily stressors, finding gratitude may feel impossible. However, shifting our focus to gratitude […]
How to Become Attuned to Your Circadian Rhythm
By ABL Staff Attuning to your circadian rhythm, the natural cycle that regulates your sleep-wake patterns and other physiological processes is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. This internal clock, influenced by external signals such as daylight and temperature, plays a crucial role in determining when we feel alert and when we are inclined […]
Adapting Parenting to Fit This New Normal
At first, the current state of things may have felt a bit like any school vacation to parents, fully equipped with pajamas, lots of screen time and junk food, and a relatively relaxed schedule. Now that we are weeks and almost months in and uncertainty remains around how long this will last, the honeymoon phase […]