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February & Your Mental Health: Why This Month Deserves Extra Attention
February can quietly weigh on us in ways we don't always recognize. The days are still short, the cold lingers, and the post-holiday energy has long faded. As a mental health professional, I see the effects of this month clearly — and I want you to know you're not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) often peaks in mid-to-late winter, bringing low energy, irritability, and withdrawal from the things we love. Even if you don't meet the clinical threshold, the "winter blue

Marla Madrid
Feb 181 min read
Letting Go to Grow:What the Season of Lent Can Teach Us About Therapeutic Growth
Whether you observe Lent as a sacred religious practice or simply encounter it as a cultural season, there is something quietly profound in the invitation it extends: to pause, to reflect, and to release. For those of us working in the mental health field — and for anyone on a journey toward greater self-understanding — the rhythms embedded in Lenten practice offer a surprisingly rich parallel to the work of therapeutic growth. This post is not about doctrine. It is about the

Marla Madrid
Feb 185 min read
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