Here at RMTC we are big fans of supplementing traditional therapy methods with other forms of self-care. While traditional therapy methods are undoubtedly valuable, there exists a powerful tool that often goes overlooked: art.    Making art can help us harness the creative process to improve and enhance our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this blog post, we'll explore the myriad benefits of making art for mental health and why incorporating creative practices i

IS THIS... “NORMAL”?   Everyone experiences sadness at times and feels down, even for a few days at a time, which can be completely normal. This is as true for children and teens as it is for adults; they experience all kinds of pressures and stressors that can bring on the blues.    Depression  is more than a sad day, or two, or few. It is a mood disorder that causes individuals to experience prolonged periods of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of enjoyment in daily life. Th

The winter months here in the Northern Hemisphere can be so tough! Snow, cold, and darkness seem to take over and it can be hard to keep your spirits up. You may be familiar with the term “the winter blues”, a colloquialism for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which explains this phenomenon. SAD will typically hit in the fall and carry through the winter causing you to feel low energy, and moody. You will often feel better when spring and summer come around, but don’t settl