Quick Tips: How to Manage Anxiety at Home in a Healthy and Sustainable Way

Stressed out mom trying to balance family life with other responsibilities.

I find the most effective recommendations to be the ones that are the easiest to implement and remember. Here are just 3 of those suggestions: 1) Change your setting. If you’re dealing with a stressful situation, remove yourself from that room for a moment. Once your body senses stress, changing your surrounding can often help … Read more

Quick Tips: Make the Most of Date Night

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Now more than ever, it’s important to feel close with your partner. With that, here are five quick ways you can make the most of date night and kick your relationship up a notch: Put your phones away. As a rule, you should steer clear of pulling your phones out when you spend time together. … Read more

Quick Tips: Self-care for the Caregiver

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Do you worry about others and have very little time for yourself? You’re not alone.  This is a pattern with which many struggle, especially caregivers. Below I’ve included three self-care tips that focus on self-growth and establishing healthy boundaries. 1. Plan Activities for Yourself:  Just like you would do for your kids and for your … Read more

Mental Health Benefits of Having a Dog

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Dogs are great for many reasons. Is this a bias answer?  Absolutely! I’ve grown up with dogs my entire life and have always loved them. Throughout life, I’ve learned to appreciate other animals such as cats, rabbits, and hamsters, all of which have had the ability to make me smile, as well. Pets help you … Read more

Why Brainspotting (BSP) is an effective therapeutic tool for both introverts and extroverts?

Infographic on why brainspotting is an effective tool for both introverts and extroverts

Is it true that introverts and extroverts operate using different parts of the brain? MYTH: Recent research suggests that the left brain vs right brain theory is not true. There are certain tasks that are operated on a specific side of the brain, such as translating language which primarily operates in the left hemisphere, while … Read more

Top Destinations to take your Dog in Mount Pleasant (that aren’t Dog Parks)

Dog Friendly, Off-leash and On-leash, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

When you think of South Carolina, you think beautiful scenic views- Spanish moss hanging from massive oak trees, peaceful ocean vibes, unforgettable sunrises, and sunsets along the beach. Well, Ms. Raspberry has done the work and would like to share with her fellow dog and human buddies some of her favorite destinations in Mount Pleasant, … Read more

A Brainspotting Believer

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For as long as I can remember, I have been saying the phrase, “Everything happens for a reason”. I’m not sure how or why I developed this perspective on life, but it’s been from this lens from which I have been viewing life – always trying to find the silver lining in things.  And, so, … Read more

“Marshy Masterpiece”

They call it the “Marshy Masterpiece” and I call it home.  I’m honored to have one of my photos featured on the Charleston, South Carolina local news channel,  ABC News 4.  All it took was sending one quick text message for the chance to be picked. Never dismiss any opportunity that comes your way. I’ve always dreamt … Read more