Articles by Jacob Nuckolls at Nystrom & Associates

Group of Black people abreast celebrating Black History month.

01FebFebruary 1, 2024

Black History and Mental Health

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article on Black History and Mental Health was Jade Richter, LPCC & DBT Therapist. This month, we take time to honor the rich history and contributions of Black Americans. But at the same time, we want...

African American man talking to his friend in wheelchair during their walking in the park

29DecDecember 29, 2023

The 3 Easiest Habits You Can Adopt for Your Mental Health in 2024

Whether you’re a person who sets New Year’s Resolutions or not, you are probably thinking about some things you can do to make this year better than the last. While change can be overwhelming, especially if you try too much at once, these are three...

A group of people in a yoga class, eyes closed, doing trauma sensitive yoga.

01DecDecember 1, 2023

What is Trauma Sensitive Yoga?

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article on Trauma Sensitive Yoga was Rachel Slough Johnson, LMFT, TCTSY-F, SAC, Outpatient Therapist. If you’ve experienced trauma, then you know how powerless it can make you feel. That aching feeling of powerlessness can get lodged into...

Woman sleeping comfortably after a having a great nights sleep

07NovNovember 7, 2023

How to Sleep Better Without Medication

The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article on sleeping better was Dr. Richard Blackburn, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist, diplomate of the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Does this sound familiar? You lie...

04OctOctober 4, 2023

How to Start Mindfulness Journaling

What is Mindfulness Journaling?

Mindfulness journaling may sound like a weird mash-up of two self-help buzzwords, but it's actually a very helpful practice you can start today! It's a little different from regular journaling. In regular journaling, you might try remembering every detail of...

01SepSeptember 1, 2023

So, You’re Starting Therapy: Here’s What to Know

The Nystrom & Associates providers consulted for this article on starting therapy were Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Brett Cushing, Co-Host of Psyched for Psychology, and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Marcy Tatro, Co-Host of Mental Health Fridays with Marcy. So,...