Mental Health & Wellness Blog for BIPOC Communities

At its core, play is anything that brings you joy, connection, and a sense of freedom. Explore these 3 Gentle Practices for Reclaiming Play and Peace.

From the outside, you seem to have it all together. You meet deadlines, take care of responsibilities, and maybe even support others emotionally. But on the inside, something feels off.

At Wellness Tree Counseling, we believe in the healing power of collective care.

Struggling with imposter syndrome? Learn about its five types, why it matters, and effective strategies to overcome self-doubt.

Perfectionism can impact self-esteem and well-being, but self-compassion helps nurture growth, resilience, and a more fulfilling life.

Explore how to break the cycle of loneliness and foster connection through mindfulness, physical movement, and community.

The winter time is not always a time of joy and festiveness for us all. Here are 5 tips to cope and manage seasonal depression

Explore these 5 tips to set boundaries with difficult family members

Here are 4 different and gentle ways we can cope with and tend to our depressive symptoms.

Studies have shown that physical activity has numerous mental health benefits.

Creativity is often thought of as a talent reserved for artists and musicians. However, the act of being creative can have a positive impact on one’s mental health. Whether it’s painting, writing, or even cooking, engaging in a creative activity can help alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression. Here are ways creativity can improve your mental health: 1. Providing an outlet for emotions: When you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, taking the time to create something can be

Tips for developing emotional resilience and bouncing. We cannot live a life without challenges and adversity. It is natural for us to find it difficult to thrive during these times, at the same time, that doesn't mean that we are without tools that can help us survive such adversity. One tool that can support us in our time of need is a human trait that everyone possesses, and that everyone can nurture. This trait is resilience. What is resilience? It is our ability to adap

Journaling can be therapeutic in free form, but sometimes, having a specific focus can help you, especially if you’re starting.

A guide on supporting loved ones experiencing suicidal thoughts while prioritizing your mental health.

Life can be complex, chaotic, and lonely, which makes relationships and strong social connections vital for a person’s continued well-being. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a rise in loneliness and loss of connections including relationships. Are friendships enough? With loneliness affecting many of us around the world, can friendships act as an antidote for all this distress? The answer is yes and it seems that as women found the profound powers of that antidote.

When you hear people say, what do you do to feel relaxed, what comes up for you? Do you find yourself feeling stuck? You're not alone! When it comes to “relaxing” some of us might know ways to de-stress but for others it might be quite difficult to try or find ways to relax. If you are trying to find ways to relax, don’t worry we’re here to help by listing various ways to relax. There are so many benefits for relaxation, there is research stating that it helps reduce muscle

Here’s a question for you, how do you tend to cope with guilt? How does guilt show up for you? How does it impact your day to day life? Many may wonder what is guilt and that’s okay. According to APA, guilt is defined as a self-conscious emotion characterized by a painful appraisal of having done (or thought) something that is wrong and often by a readiness to take action designed to undo or mitigate this wrong. It is distinct from shame , in which there is the additional str

Whether it's coming from our New Year's Resolutions or well-intentioned suggestions from our loved ones to begin working out, we often overlook the world of benefits that come from a practice of regular exercising, particularly how much good it can do for our mental health! Let's start with anxiety and depression. Many growing bodies of research continue to support the positive relationship between exercise and mental health. A regimen, or routine of regular physical activity

Trauma, unfortunately, affects everyone in some way throughout their lives. Generational trauma has been a hot topic recently with phrases such as “generational curse” being used. People are beginning to make connections between their traumatic experiences and the root of these experiences. And just like family heirlooms, stories, and outlooks on life get passed down, so can trauma. But what exactly is generational trauma? Generational trauma is unhealed adverse life experien

When our loved ones are going through difficult times, it might be hard for us to witness or second handedly experience. Here we offer you some tips on how you can hold space for loved ones who need your support during emotional challenges. 1. Start with offering your full, undivided, and dropped-in presence. Sometimes watching our loved ones struggle brings out a tendency in us to fix, offer quick solutions, and even words of empowerment. Sometimes our loved ones just need