Simply Thrive Therapy Blog

Mindful Movement w/ Kajal Day-to-day life can bring about a great deal of tension on our minds and bodies. Let\’s give our minds and bodies a break by allowing them to rest with some mindful movement. – Kajal Patel, MSW, LCSW Mental Health Therapist Learn More

My Parents are Driving Me Nuts! Mom and Dad, I hate to break it to you, but if you’re feeling frustrated with your children right now, chances are they are frustrated with you too. Working at home and homeschooling have created some new challenges in the home right now, especially without the opportunity for engaging in your usual social outlets. I have seen many articles geared toward the parents’ mental health and strategies for getting through this difficult period of social isolation. While taking care of ourselves is extremely important, we also need to be intentional about supporting our children in coping with this change. Children and teenagers alike can

In this moment of uncertainty, it is easy to feel very overwhelmed. It is important to attempt to refocus your mind from the negativity of outside influences. Here are some ideas to help shift the mind and change the channel just like a television set: Take time to talk with your family members about the organization of the space in the home. Come up with any arrangements (such as finding a time to meet for meals) that work best for everyone to help one another with what is necessary. Set time aside for meeting with family either on the weekend or at the end of the day to play a