You’ve probably heard the term “self-care” before. It is a term we have have used in counseling for years, but it has recently become a hot topic on blogs and social media. It is thrilling to hear so many people talk about taking care of their emotional and mental needs, but I’ve noticed that sometimes there is confusion about what good self-care should look like. Self-care is a really broad term, but it means doing the things that will help you to be your best, healthiest se

At some point over the past two years, you’ve probably read about studies that say increased use of social media can cause loneliness and depression. There’s a good chance you read about it ON social media. In less than two decades, social media has become a cornerstone of our society and our personal lives. The promise of social media was potent: we could connect with the wider world and share ourselves in a depth and breadth that had never been possible before. And in more