Introducing Hello Mental Health: Your Compassionate Partner in Well-Being by Dr. Bailey Bryant
Greetings, Anchor Community! We are thrilled to meet you and introduce our mental health practice that embodies compassion, skill, and heart – Hello Mental Health. Led by the dynamic Dr. Bailey C. Bryant, a licensed clinical psychologist, this practice is not just a business; it’s a beacon of support and care. Who We Are […]
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga by Andree Philpot
Yoga has long been celebrated for its ability to promote physical and mental well-being. But when it comes to individuals who have experienced trauma, traditional yoga classes may inadvertently trigger distressing emotions and memories. This is where trauma-sensitive yoga comes into play, offering a compassionate and healing approach to yoga practice. In this blog post, […]
Play as Self-Care & as an Occupation by Abby Thrasher, MS, OTR/L, A-CFHC, NBC-HWC
Have you ever thought about play as a form of self-care? What about as an occupation? As we move into the season of Summer, many of us welcome more sun, warmth and time for rest and relaxation, travel, or a vacation. These warmer months bring more opportunities for enjoying outside activities and play. Play is […]
Sober Curiosity & How Finding Life Without Alcohol Can Lay New Roots by Abby Thrasher, MS, OTR, A-CFHC
Curious about the “Sober Curious” lifestyle? National Alcohol Screening Day is observed on April 6, 2023, this year and aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of alcohol abuse and dependency and its partially genetic component. This day also emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle and the role this plays in supporting individuals […]
Red Flags to Pay Attention to if Concerned About an Eating Disorder by Laurie Dunham MS, RD, LD, CEDS-S
Every 52 minutes, a person dies as a direct result of an eating disorder in the United States (1). Think about that. Eating disorders account for over 10,000 deaths per year and yet still remain largely in the shadows of public health discourse and are often stigmatized, if not glamorized, in popular culture. Our society’s […]
Myth’s Debunked: Eating Disorders by Dr. Tiffany Graves, PsyD
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an annual campaign to increase public awareness around the deadly realities of eating disorders. Recent years have brought about hopeful changes in terms of the body liberation and acceptance movements. However, many myths regarding disordered eating and weight as it relates to health continue […]
World Peace Meditation Day by Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Coach Abby Thrasher
Every year, World Peace Meditation Day is held on December 31 as we all contemplate the start of a new year. It is commonly known that when people are at peace with themselves, they are more likely to seek out and build peaceful relationships in their community and country. The aim of World Peace Meditation […]
Relation of Stress & Pain: Holiday Edition, by Dr. Dennis Mirosh
The holidays can be a crazy time that causes stress as timelines become closer and closer. This can lead to aches and pains springing up that weren’t there before. This can be directly from stress in the neck, causing pain/soreness in that area, or indirectly as the overall stress on the body becomes larger. If […]
Science of Blue Zones, by Dr. Sarah Crawford
Science suggests that 75% of how we live is determined by our lifestyles and everyday choices.. Humans are obsessed with deaging, dieting, and more. Yet, for most, none of these stick. For the few that live to reach 100 years of age in special regions of the world, something different exists to explain the longevity. […]
Staying Strong During Pregnancy, by Dr. Sara Koehl
As I sit down to write this, I am currently a mother of a 14 month old and 21 weeks pregnant. Staying strong during my first pregnancy did take some effort, between the morning sickness that never really went away, the anxiety of 2020 (need I say more?), and preparing for a major life change, […]
