Shelby Ruman MS, LPC Let’s face it. Most of us do it. Have you ever not been able to sleep due to lingering thoughts about what you should/shouldn’t have done? What about deep thoughts in the shower about what you’ll do in a future situation or event? Overthinking is hard to avoid in the fast-paced … Read more

Shelby Ruman, MS, LPC Parental burnout is defined as a physical, emotional, and mental state of exhaustion. It is caused by the stressors of parenting among other life stressors that leave parents feeling overwhelmed and detached. Burnout can happen when the tasks of parenting feel like too much or even when someone may be feeling … Read more

By Shelby Ruman, MS, LPC Daily routines play a powerful and underestimated part in overall mental health. Now, I know you may be thinking – that routines are boring and can make life mundane, and to some extent you may be right. I imagine if we created routines where we did the same exact things … Read more

Shelby Ruman, MS, LPC Spring cleaning is often categorized as getting rid of things and decluttering. Sometimes it may involve dusting shelves, clearing closets, and opening windows after a long winter. And just like our physical spaces, our mental spaces can also build up with “clutter”. It is just as important to maintain our mental … Read more

By: Shelby Ruman MS, LPC Sleep hygiene refers to a set of habits and environmental practices designed to promote the best sleep possible. We live in a world where screens glow late into the night and schedules are often busy and irregular. This can make proper sleep hard to come by. Having good sleep hygiene … Read more

Feeling overwhelmed from time to time is a common human experience. But if you find yourself becoming overwhelmed quickly—by tasks, responsibilities, emotions, or sensory input—you might wonder whether something more is going on. Frequent overwhelm can be a sign of ADHD for some people, especially when it occurs alongside difficulties with attention, organization, and emotional … Read more

Even strong, loving relationships struggle with communication at times. Misunderstandings, defensiveness, and emotional reactions can quickly turn small issues into ongoing conflicts. Research-based approaches to couples therapy, including the Gottman Method, emphasize that how couples communicate during moments of stress matters just as much as what they are communicating. The good news is that effective … Read more