TransformationalChoices

By Megan Porath, MSW Intern Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an evidence-based behavioral therapy that emphasizes mindfulness and values-based action to improve quality of life and become more like who we truly want to be. Before I became a full-time employee in my early twenties, I used to write songs on my days off. It was my favorite thing to do, and I found it so fulfilling and joyful. But for almost 8 years, once I took on full-time work and was learning to cope with

By Megan Porath, MSW Candidate When faced with mental health challenges, we can be tempted to focus on everything but the basics – but few habits compare with the power of deep, restorative rest to help us regulate our emotions, cope with stress, and experience greater well-being. It’s 2:30 AM. I know my alarm is set for 6:00 AM, but I haven’t slept yet. My mind is a spaghetti of fragments from conversations I had that evening, thoughts about tasks I didn’t have time for earl