Summer is a great time to start therapy or intentionally continue with therapy despite big changes in routines and schedules. Take time to support yourself and feel grounded during this season of high activity.

Start the New Year with a different focus: using intentions to create a more sustainable and compassionate path toward a meaningful life.

This season invites a shift toward self-compassion, the practice of treating ourselves with the same kindness we extend to others. Instead of asking, “Did I do enough?” or “Did I meet my goals?” we might try questions like:

• What did I learn?

• How did I grow?

• What moments mattered most?

How to set yourself up for success this summer by taking pause and slowing down

How to support others while supporting yourself

Walking can make all the difference

Now that you’ve found a therapist, what happens next?