Turning Tides Psychological Services

01/14/2026

Great small steps for big mental health gains

PHYSICAL HEALTH

• Drink 2–3 liters of water
• Walk 7,000–10,000 steps
• Eat balanced home meals
• Sleep 7–8 hours
• Use sunscreen + moisturize
• Stretch or move daily

MINDSET

• Keep a gratitude journal
• Speak kindly to yourself
• Replace negative thoughts
• Read or watch growth content
• Let go of what you can’t control

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

• Save 10–20% of income
• Build an emergency fund
• Avoid impulse spending
• Automate savings
• Invest for the long term

RELATIONSHIPS

• Spend quality time
• Communicate honestly
• Express appreciation
• Set healthy boundaries
• Release toxic ties

GOALS

• Write your top goals
• Use a vision board
• Take daily small actions
• Review progress weekly
• Track habits

SELF-LOVE

• Care for your body and skin
• Rest without guilt
• Speak kindly to yourself
• Protect your energy
• Do what makes you happy

12/11/2025

Coping with the death of a loved one is never easy—especially during the holidays. If you or someone you know is grieving, GriefSupport Grief and Loss Support Group invites you to join them for a supportive gathering offering comfort and hope. They will share helpful information about holiday grief and practical coping strategies, while providing a caring space for questions and conversation. All are welcome, registration is requested. Contact 570-562-1234.

12/08/2025

Great share of quick pointers

12/05/2025

As we round out week two of the holiday season, give yourself permission to pause. Take a breath and ask are you being intentional or impulsive? With your time, money, sugar intake. Let intentionality lead over panic, guilt, or exhaustion. 💜

11/21/2025

When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with others — or wish they'd heard themselves.

10/06/2025

https://apnews.com/article/couples-relationship-advice-bed-angry-arguments-c4dd5c60d1de8d38ba83137b6f239673

Couples should never go to bed angry, right? Well, many therapists will tell you that piece of conventional wisdom isn’t good advice.

06/02/2025

May today and everyday be a day to celebrate being you. Happy pride month folks

04/28/2025

Check out this article on silent divorce and wellness. “Therapy is about aiding a couple in having the difficult conversations”

Couples who no longer feel an emotional attachment but stay together for financial or other reasons may find themselves undergoing a “silent divorce.”

04/06/2025

Friendly reminder that there’s all forms of love to give and receive.

03/18/2025

Curiosity instead of contempt or defense is one of our favorite topics in couples therapy and so important to changing difficult conversations

Most relationship problems aren’t meant to be solved, they’re meant to be managed. Dr. John Gottman’s research shows that 69% of relationship conflicts are perpetual, meaning they won’t go away no matter how much you try to “fix” them. Instead of letting these differences create distance, successful couples focus on understanding each other and creating a dialogue around their recurring disagreements.

One key? Approach conflict with curiosity, not criticism. By listening, validating emotions, and making space for each other’s perspectives, you build a foundation of trust and connection, even when you disagree.

03/18/2025

Wonderfully put article.

Grief is a journey no one plans for, yet it’s one we all face at some point in our lives. It doesn’t follow a straight path or a predictable timeline—it’s more like a winding trail through an unfamiliar forest. Some days, the light breaks through the trees, and you can see a way forward. Oth...

03/11/2025

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