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5 Tips for Talking About Mental Health With Friends and Family
Opening up to friends and family about your mental health can feel daunting, but the rewards of doing so are immense. When you carry the...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
May 13, 20243 min read


Setting Boundaries During the Holidays: A Gift to Yourself
Millions of Americans travel to see family each holiday season. Yet, many of these individuals find staying with family makes it the most...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Nov 20, 20233 min read


Interpersonal Violence: Do You Know the Signs?
Interpersonal violence is a deeply troubling and pervasive issue affecting countless lives across the world. It involves the intentional...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Oct 23, 20233 min read


Thriving Together: Exploring the Dynamics of Connection, Attunement and Boundaries in Relationships
In the realm of human relationships, the dynamics of connection and boundaries play a fundamental role in shaping the overall health and...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Sep 27, 20234 min read


The Benefits of Nature For Mental Health
Ever wonder why we have so many plants at our office? It's because we know about the benefits of nature for mental health.

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Aug 10, 20233 min read


The psychological underpinnings and impacts of perfectionism
We all want to do well in life. But constantly striving for perfection and placing excessive importance on achieving or exceeding certain...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Jul 10, 20234 min read


Good grief!
The simple answer is no. Grief is a complex process and a healthy reaction after a loss. There are ways to help lessen the burden of...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Jun 16, 20223 min read


How meditation can improve your mental health
Yes, meditation is a significant element of yoga practice. In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, meditation (or dhyana) is listed as one of the...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Jul 13, 20213 min read


Tired of being tired
“I feel tired all the time”, seems to be a typical complaint among moms, young professionals, and even teens. Even for those who are...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Jul 9, 20214 min read


Best Yoga Poses for Stress Relief
If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath. - Amit Ray Stress is an entirely natural response to...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Jul 5, 20214 min read


Parents: It’s ok if you don’t have all the answers.
As kids enjoy their Summer vacation, schools are already focused on the next school year. The 2020 coronavirus pandemic caused...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Jun 18, 20214 min read


Psychotherapy is about change.
While therapy can be life-changing, it can also feel challenging. You may wonder why you haven’t noticed any results yet, or even feel...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Jun 15, 20212 min read


Can’t sleep? Yoga and Mindfulness can help
”Sleep has been provided by nature to do the body’s healing work” - Suzanne Somers Many of us have experienced sleep troubles. Sleep...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Jun 7, 20214 min read


Yoga as a path (or 8) to growth
Yoga is a several-thousand-year-old practice that originated in India and was brought to the United States during the New Age movement....

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Jun 6, 20214 min read


Please, slow down!
We live in a culture that glamourizes and glorifies being busy and living an accelerated daily life. Every single day our American...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
Jun 6, 20214 min read


Self-care for people like us.
Let’s have an honest talk about self-care. You know you need it, you know it’s helpful, and you even encourage your friends to do it. All...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
May 27, 20214 min read


Grief: The ultimate heartbreak
The emotional suffering that comes from grief can be overwhelming. When someone we love is taken away from us, we feel a multitude of...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
May 21, 20213 min read


4 Ways to Calm the Worrying Mind
When we worry over something that hasn’t happened yet or may not happen at all, we pay the ultimate price: our happiness. Incessantly...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
May 14, 20213 min read


Marriage: It doesn't have to be this way!
Marriage is one of the most significant steps a couple can take together, comparable to having children, purchasing a home, and moving...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
May 12, 20213 min read


Pandemic fatigue, anyone?
After a whole year and then some of social distancing, avoiding gatherings, working from home, and online everything as a result of the...

Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
May 5, 20214 min read
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