

Wrangling Tech Mania in 2026
Incorporating questions about technology habits into assessments, whether with youth or adults, helps us capture important aspects of a each individual's mental health, that might otherwise go unnoticed, and therefore, unaddressed.

Maria Mulvaugh
2 days ago2 min read


Connecting to Your Connections
We evolved to live and thrive in groups, relying on one another for survival, learning, problem-solving. From early hunter-gatherer communities to modern networks of care, collaboration has enabled us to share knowledge, tackle challenges together, and build systems that no one person could carry alone.

Leah Holmstedt
Jan 132 min read


The In-Between is the Point
Reflections on change that doesn’t come with a clean before-and-after.

Maria Mulvaugh
Jan 93 min read


Honoring Traditions & Milestones: It Matters More Than Ever
There’s something quietly sacred about transitions, those moments in life when something ends and something new begins. They’re not just events; they’re thresholds that ask us to pause, reflect, and feel. Reasons to celebrate and honor those traditions and milestones are plenty, and more important now than ever.

Leah Holmstedt
Oct 25, 20253 min read


Apples, Pumpkins & Squash, Oh My!
The joy of changing seasons lies in embracing rituals we create around them.

Leah Holmstedt
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Trouble Hitting Life's Curveballs? Talk to the Manager of Your Brain: Executive Functioning
The feeling that you just can’t get it together isn’t about laziness or lack of willpower. More often than not, it’s about executive functioning, the brain’s ability to manage itself.

Leah Holmstedt
Sep 23, 20255 min read


One Lucky Dog
An abandoned rescued puppy named "Lucky" showed me how I was the fortunate one to find him.

Leah Holmstedt
Aug 24, 20253 min read


Only If I Mean It: A Quiet Rebellion Against Borrowed Expressions
Think you know how to read faces? Take a deeper look at your social feeds, photo reels, and everyone you see today.

Maria Mulvaugh
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Play Ball!
When it comes to embracing the rhythm and amazement of life, take a deep breath, enjoy the moment, and swing for the fences.

Leah Holmstedt
Jul 18, 20252 min read


5 Reasons I Gave Therapy a Shot (And You Should Too)
Making the case for all Montanans to consider the benefits of personal therapy.

Sage Behavioral Health Client
Jul 16, 20253 min read
