Mental Health Blog: Navigating Emotional Challenges

30 Common Signs of Stress

Stress is a reaction that occurs when someone feels pressured or threatened, and while some amount of stress can energize you and motivate you to complete tasks, too much of it can negatively your mental and physical health. Even if you regularly experience stress, you may be unaware of the numerous ways in which it […]

Building Better Boundaries in Relationships for Healthy Personal Growth

Let’s talk enmeshment! Many of you may not have encountered this term, yet it might be influential in your life. Knowing what it is and how to navigate it can make a world of difference in your personal growth journey. For those unfamiliar with it, enmeshment can be an unhealthy attachment pattern in […]

Unlocking the Power of Trust: Proven Strategies for Fostering Strong Teams and Unshakeable Relationships

As a psychotherapist who specializes in relationships, I’m often asked, “How can we create an environment of trust in our relationships or work teams?” This is a vital question to address, as trust is a transformative ingredient in any relationship—professional or personal. To understand this, let’s explore some tried-and-true strategies for fostering a culture of […]

Gaslighting: Empowering Antidotes Against Emotional Sabotage in Relationship

This insidious manipulation technique can be devastating, but understanding it is the first step toward empowering yourself and others to counteract its harmful effects. What is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is a toxic manipulation strategy aimed at making a person doubt their perception, memory, or even sanity. The term ‘gaslighting‘ was coined from the 1944 movie ‘Gaslight,’ […]

Why You Are Special: A Deep Dive Into the 1 in 400 Quadrillion Odds of Your Existence

Life is a sequence of fleeting moments; sometimes, we forget just how magical and unique our presence on this vast cosmic stage is. Today, we delve into a fascinating statistic: the probability of you, yes, YOU, being alive is 1 in 400 quadrillion. Let’s unwrap this staggering number and explore why embracing this […]

Mismatched Desires – How Sex Therapy Can Help You Connect

Sex is a powerful way for two people to bond and feel true intimacy with one another. But what happens when one person in the relationship has less of a sex drive than the other person? Are they destined for relationship doom, or can they meet somewhere in the middle? The answer is, plenty of […]

What Are the 5 Stages of PTSD?

You’ve likely heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can cause someone to experience anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and other symptoms after living through a traumatic event. But did you know that the mental health community commonly divides PTSD into five stages? They are: Impact – This stage occurs immediately after someone […]

How to Tell Someone Your Boundaries

So, you’ve decided that it’s time to set some boundaries in your life. Good for you! Boundaries are essential to maintaining relationships with friends, family members, and coworkers, as they can help build trust and respect. Once you’ve decided what your boundaries are, the next step will be communicating them to those around you. Here […]

Unlocking the Code: Expert Strategies to Build Trust and Communication with Your Teen during the Adolescent Years

Adolescence can often feel like an uphill journey, both for the child blossoming into adulthood and for the parents seeking to guide them. As a psychotherapist specializing in teen mental health and parenting strategies, I’ve witnessed and navigated these choppy waters. It’s possible to build a bridge of trust and open communication with your teen, […]

How to Know if You’re an Introvert

What’s the difference between introversion and extroversion, and how can you tell whether you’re an introvert? We’ve got the answers you need below. Introversion vs. Extroversion Before exploring common signs of introversion, it may be helpful to first explain what it means to be an introvert as opposed to an extrovert. These two opposing personality […]

Is Happiness Really a Choice?

You might have heard that happiness is a choice and wondered if that’s actually true. Unfortunately, for some individuals, mental health conditions like depression and bipolar disorder make it difficult for them to feel happy. There can also be several factors outside someone’s control—such as their age, physical health, or geographic location—that could make it […]

Nutritious Halloween-Themed Snacks

Halloween is right around the corner. And that means our angelic children will soon turn into little demons and monsters after consuming copious amounts of sugar. What if this year we could forgo all of that sugar (and all of those unpleasant sugar crashes?) and instead feed our kids healthy snacks? The following snacks are […]

Unlocking the Power of the Polyvagal Theory: A Guide to Calming Your Anxiety

Ever feel like your anxiety has a mind of its own? Well, what if I told you that there’s a way to understand it better and even control it? Today, we’re talking about something called the Polyvagal Theory. Don’t worry. It’s not as complicated as it sounds! Grab a snack, get comfy, and let’s dive […]

Coping With Grief & Loss

If you’ve recently lost someone or something, you may be going through the grieving process. Below, we explain what grief is and how long the grieving process can be expected to take. We also offer some tips on how to cope with loss. What Is Grief? The emotional pain that you feel after a loss […]

Managing Work-Life Balance

Do you have trouble balancing work and your personal life? If so, you’re not alone. According to Mental Health America (MHA), almost 40% of U.S. adults who are employed full time reported working 50+ hours a week, and 18% work 60+ hours. Despite how common it is for people to work long hours, having a […]

How to Know You’re Dealing with a Narcissist

Recognizing Narcissistic Behavior So, how do you know that you’re dealing with a narcissist? The term is bandied about so often that many are confused about what the term really means. We all believe we know what narcissism looks like, but recognizing narcissistic behavior can be more complicated than it seems. After all, aren’t a […]

Couples: How to Regulate Yourself During Difficult Conversations

Sharing your life with someone means having open and honest conversations, even when those conversations are a bit difficult. But that’s easier said than done. During hard conversations, it’s common for many people to become triggered by something their partner has said. Calm one moment, but the next they’re thrown into “fight or flight” mode, […]

Silence Your Inner Critic

Every single human being has two voices battling it out inside their head. The one voice is our champion, encouraging us to feel confident and to reach our fullest potential. Then there’s that other voice. The one that is critical of every move we make. The one that looks at all of our perceived flaws […]

Mental Health Effects of Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse is not as easy to spot as physical abuse, but oftentimes its effects can be just as traumatic. Emotional abuse can involve a wide range of tactics, including gaslighting, shaming and manipulation. All of these are intended to leave the victim feeling confused, powerless and hopeless. Typically people suffer from long-term or short-term […]

When is it Time to Ask for Help?

Depression is a complex mental health issue that varies widely between individuals. This is why it can be difficult for some people to recognize what may be a situational discomfort that may pass on its own, and what may be more serious and require professional help. The Difference Between Mild and Serious Mental Health Issues […]

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