Therapy is powerful, but the work doesn’t stop when your session ends. What you do between sessions can make a big difference in your growth and healing. Whether you’re practicing mindfulness or exploring deeper patterns through psychodynamic therapy, integrating small daily practices can enhance your journey—and help you get more out of every appointment.

The biopsychosocial model is one of the most effective ways to approach therapy, offering a holistic understanding of mental health that goes beyond just the mind or body. By addressing all three components—biological, psychological, and social—this model provides a well-rounded, personalized treatment plan that can truly support lasting healing.

The U.S. is going through profound shifts — from political division and rising living costs to post-pandemic adjustment and ongoing social unrest. For many Americans, this turbulence is taking a serious toll on mental health.

By incorporating these tools into your routine, you can take proactive steps to manage anxiety and improve your mental well-being. This study highlights how mindfulness-based approaches, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), can lead to meaningful improvements in anxiety levels. The program focuses on cultivating awareness in the present moment and has been shown to help individuals manage their anxiety in a more balanced way.

By using calming techniques and fostering social connection, we can return to a state of calm and reestablish balance in our nervous system. Polyvagal Theory suggests that these responses are governed by the autonomic nervous system (ANS), specifically the vagus nerve, which regulates physiological states of arousal. The theory posits that our ANS operates on a continuum from safety to danger, and the body shifts between states of calm and activation based on perceived threat