June 27 th is PTSD Awareness Day. A time to acknowledge and advocate for people who are living with post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD Awareness Day is a great opportunity to discuss ways of healing and moving toward recovery when you’re living with the effects of trauma. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is one of …
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and one of the many things therapists want to spread the word about during this month of advocacy is the fact that therapy is about more than just dealing with traumatic events or working through a crisis. Instead, therapy can be beneficial in a multitude of situations, including working …
Are All My Friends Having Fun Without Me or Is it Just FOMO? Read More »
Almost everyone has had the feeling they are “Faking it until they make it,” or “Going along to get along.” We’ve all been new at a job or learning a new skill, and it can feel like we’re not good enough as we struggle to learn everything we need to know. However, if you find …
Cost & Lack of Adequate Insurance Coverage Cost and inadequate insurance coverage are probably the biggest reasons why people miss out on mental health coverage in the U.S. Most insurance providers only cover a very small number of therapy sessions if they cover anything at all, and like other medical expenses, therapy can be costly. …
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What Are Boundaries? Boundaries are what separates one thing from another. Borders of states, property lines, and even the edge of whatever screen you’re viewing this blog on are all examples of boundaries. Inrelationships, boundaries are how we maintain our autonomy and independence while still developing bonds with another person. In this blog, you can …
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Separation and divorce aren’t easy for adults, so it’s no surprise that children struggle with this experience. As parents, we go out of our way to keep our children healthy, happy, and safe, butdespite our best efforts, we can’t always protect our kids. During a divorce, your child will almost certainly be upset, but there …
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We can’t always prepare for the things our children will share with us, but it’s important that we do everything in our power to make sure our kids feel safe and loved no matter what they tell us. If your child has talked to you or another adult or child about their sexual or gender …
Understanding, Accepting & Helping Your Child Explore their Sexual & Gender Identity Read More »
Seasonal affective disorder is a relatively common condition, impacting as many as 10 million people each year. While both men and women develop seasonal affective disorder, women are twice as likely as men to struggle with this condition. It can be difficult to pinpoint, but with proper diagnosis and intervention, people can manage seasonal affective …
Seasonal Affective Disorder – Everything You Need to Know Read More »
First and foremost, let’s dispel a common misconception. Perfectionism is not the same as being a high achiever. In fact, many perfectionists aren’t considered high achieving at all. High achievers are hardworking individuals who persist in their goals and work hard to achieve them. This drive to achieve isn’t based on what someone thinks of …
Perfectionism – What’s so Wrong with Getting it Just Right? Read More »
When someone says that emotional or mental discomfort has physical effects, you might be fast to point out things like stress headaches, nervous butterflies, loss of appetite due to depression, and myriad other ways that our minds impact our bodies. Fewer people recognize that this truth actually goes both ways. The way we feel in …
