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Your teenager laughs at the dinner table. Then their bedroom door locks. The conversation devolves into angry monosyllables. This emotional upheaval is a familiar part of adolescence. But sometimes typical teenage behavior problems cross the line. One in seven teenagers aged 10 to 19 worldwide suffers from a mental disorder. Mood swings during these years […]

More than 47 million American adults report currently having depression or being treated for it, according to Gallup. That number is hard to sit with, but it also makes one thing clear: depression is not rare, and people who live with it are not weak, lazy, or failing at life. Therapy for depression does more

Do you want to change your life? It’s never easy. But courage and hard work can open the door to a better life. That’s the essence of DBT therapy treatment. You may have doubts; after all, you don’t yet know what it involves and what awaits you. In this article, we’ll tell you about the

Imagine waking up in the morning feeling tired. You have a busy day ahead, but you’re exhausted. You struggle to get out of bed and start getting ready. You feel no enthusiasm, and you go through the motions of the day. Now, let’s take a different scenario. Same morning, same busy day ahead. But you

People fall in love, gravitate toward each other, and try to find common ground. At first, everything seems easy. But the closer people become, the more difficult it can be to interact. Everyone brings their own background into a relationship. We each lead our own lives, each with our own principles and views on relationships

Some events leave scars on the soul and affect the rest of our lives. We’ve probably all experienced a period in our lives that was extremely difficult for us emotionally. Traumatic events can cause physical or emotional harm. These are the very circumstances that greatly exceed our ability to cope. You may experience shock, fear,

The holidays, regardless of how you choose to engage with them, can be a highly enjoyable but also highly disruptive season for your mood. Maintaining your sense of balance can feel nearly impossible with overindulgence, obligatory traditions, and nostalgia begging for your attention.  Our team at Lotus Psychology Group compiled a short list of strategies

A common misconception about seasonal affective disorder (or SAD) is that it’s merely the winter blues. This is not the case.  SAD is a subtype of major depressive disorder and should be taken seriously by anyone diagnosed with it. Seasonal Affective Disorder Basics Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) is a mood disorder that occurs in

What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a highly effective and evidence based treatment for people experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or grief stemming from a traumatic loss. Research shows that it is helpful in reducing PTSD symptom intensity and people report less flashbacks and nightmares.  EMDR Basics Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Therapy offers numerous, life changing benefits, but whatever reasons you have for seeking the support of a therapist, it’s important to understand that the work you put into therapy directly corresponds to the benefits you get out of every session. If you’re looking to get the most of counseling, there are some steps you can