Five Ways to Use Music for Your Mental Health
Understanding Mental Health vs. Mental Illness May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on self-care and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. While the terms mental health and mental illness are often used interchangeably by many people, they are not the same thing. It is entirely possible for someone to have a […]
Four Ways Running Positively Benefits Mental Health
Have you ever felt stressed and anxious, but then started running and felt some of that tension melt away with each step forward? Running can be a powerful way to reduce stress, unwind from a busy day, connect with your body, dedicate time to self-care, or work towards a personal goal. Scientific studies have shown […]
4 Reasons to Maintain Structure in Your Child’s Summer Schedule
Summer break is a great time for all things relaxation, family time, travel and simply taking a break. Your family’s normal routines might experience disruption, and while summer is a natural time to deviate from the structure of the school year, it’s important to maintain some normalcy in your week. Providing a balanced routine for […]
Using Music to Cope with Anxiety
Most of us spend our days listening to music whether it is on our commute to work, while cooking dinner, doing chores around the house, or while working out. Music can elicit a wide variety of emotions and because of this, music can be a powerful tool to use when coping with symptoms of anxiety. […]
Annie Murphy – LPC
As both a licensed professional counselor and board-certified music therapist, I have a passion for helping people navigate life challenges and implement positive changes in their day-to-day. Being someone who has always been interested in humans and their unique experiences, I was led to pursue a career in the counseling space. My background in music […]