People with well-developed emotional skills are also more likely to be content and effective in their lives. Daniel Goleman One widespread misconception about emotional wellness is the idea that our emotions are largely dictated by our circumstances. In reality, this is simply untrue! While we're naturally impacted by the...
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination. Carl Rogers Curious about exploring therapy at Sonder? It's important to us that you have all the information you need to make a wise decision about what's right for you. From...
Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be your best. Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgement, and shame. It’s a shield. It’s a twenty-ton shield...
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t. John Green Suicide is surrounded by more stigma than any other emotional wellness topic. It's also clouded by persistent misinformation and unnecessary confusion. Fortunately, when it comes to suicide prevention, there's a lot we know. And knowledge is...
Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it, and watch the whole transform. Rene Descartes Even on a good day, navigating the healthcare system can be a frustrating experience. But when you're struggling? It can feel nearly impossible. We're committed to changing...
Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. Malcolm X Maybe you've already started anticipating the transition back to school. Or maybe you've been actively avoiding it. From household routines to new (and familiar) stressors to emotional demands...
I remember driving home from TMS one day and quite joyfully singing along with the radio. I couldn't remember the last time I'd done that. Frances, TMS patient We're proud of the technology, team, and process we offer our patients seeking Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment. (New to...
Technology alone is not enough. Steve Jobs What if it were easier to moderate our own phone use in 2022? That was the subject of a recent analysis by The Washington Post and, not surprisingly, it highlights some important implications for our emotional wellness. From the apps we choose...
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time. John Lubbock How's your summer so far? Maybe you're eagerly checking off your...
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. Charles Dickens It’s one of the great risks we run when we allow ourselves to care about another person: We become invested in their emotional wellness. Your best friend is hurting. Your partner is in pain. Your coworker...