• Symptoms of PTSD & How you Can Treat Them
    Life can be difficult to manage for those living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD.) For many, it can also be debilitating. PTSD can have a major impact on those who suffer from it in their day-to-day lives, including both professional and personal.  You may wonder what the symptoms of PTSD are and how you ...
  • How Often Should Couples Fight if the Relationship is Healthy? – Malcolm Bernard
    Whether we want to admit it or not, conflict and arguments occur in all relationships. It’s easy to convince yourself that arguments and fights with your partner are signs that your relationship is doomed. What should give you a sense of comfort is that all couples fight. Whether you see it in public or ...
  • First Day Jitters? How to Deal with Anxiety Over Starting a New Job – Malcolm Bernard
    Let’s face it–starting a new job comes with a wave of emotions. You can go from being excited about the new opportunity to nervous about what’s next at a moment’s notice. Having butterflies or nervous jitters is completely normal and okay.  While many jobs offer some sort of new-hire orientation to help alleviate anxiety, ...
  • Tuning Into What You Truly Want In A Relationship
    Few things are as exhilarating and, sometimes, as challenging as navigating the terrain of relationships. Whether you’re single, dating, or in a committed partnership, understanding what you truly want from a relationship is key to finding fulfillment and building meaningful connections. But how do you tune into what you want in a relationship ...
  • Perfectionism: 6 Defining Traits
    Ten out of ten. One hundred percent. A perfect score. An A+. You’ve always strived to do your best in everything you’ve done, whether that was a homework assignment, a group project, a quiz, or a test. Even in sports, you aim to win, to have the most points, or the best statistics. But there’s ...
  • April Week 3 – Navigating Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in Romantic Partnerships
    While rejection can be difficult in any relationship, it can be extreme and overwhelming to someone with rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD).  RSD is an emotional response that can transform even the slightest bit of criticism into something intense. In fact, rejection and criticism don’t even really need to take place for someone with RSD ...
  • How Does a Fear of Abandonment Affect Your Relationship? – Sarah Moore
    Perhaps you dealt with abandonment in familial relationships throughout your life. You may not have had a healthy, close relationship with one or both of your parents. This experience set up your expectations early on, and since childhood, you’ve struggled to form close bonds with others. On the other hand, you might have ...
  • Spirituality & Counseling: How They Go Hand In Hand
    Life can feel like a lot at times. We are living in a fast-paced world that never seems to slow down. Crime is on the rise almost everywhere, the cost of living is astronomical, and politics seems to be getting more outlandish by the day. Then there are the personal matters in our ...
  • Strengthening Bonds: 4 Essential Communication Tips for Couples
    Communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, especially when it comes to couples. Whether you’re in the honeymoon phase or have been together for years, effective communication can make or break the connection you share with your partner. In this blog post, we’ll explore four key communication tips that can help couples ...
  • 5 Signs of Anxiety in Children
    Anxiety is a common experience, even among children. While some level of worry is normal, persistent or excessive anxiety can interfere with a child’s daily life and overall well-being. As parents or caregivers, it’s crucial to recognize the signs of anxiety early on to provide the necessary support and intervention. Here are five ...
  • From Trauma to Addiction: Unraveling the Complex Link
    Trauma is an emotional response to a deep, disturbing, or distressful event like a natural disaster, an accident, or an act of violence. Responses to traumatic events are very personal and individualized depending on a number of factors. Unfortunately, long-term effects can be unpredictable and disruptive to all aspects of life. Symptoms can vary ...
  • PTSD-ADHD Comorbidity: What Is the Relationship Between These Disorders? – Michael Quirke
    Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can co-exist with virtually any other mental health disorder. What makes that tricky is when ADHD is hard to recognize due to the symptoms of the other condition. For example, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and ADHD are often co-morbid and have a large amount of overlap.  Both ...
  • What Does ‘Processing Your Emotions’ in Therapy Mean?, Elizabeth Pankey-Warren
    Even if you’ve never considered therapy, you’ve probably heard the phrase “processing your emotions” before. Unfortunately, it’s easy to overlook this simple phrase because you don’t really know what it means.  Processing your emotions might seem easy enough. It just means to take a step back and think about how you’re feeling, right?  Sure, that’s ...
  • Is It Bad to be Too Picky in Your Love Life?
    Everybody has their preferences in life. We have preferences for the food that we eat, the clothes that we wear, and the hobbies that we enjoy. We enjoy this thing or that thing, but definitely not that thing. It’s amazing to think about humans and our various opinions and preferences. In fact, you will likely ...
  • Gender Inequality in the Workplace Still Exists for Women, Here’s Why
    Women’s rights have come a long way, but it takes time for culture to shift, policy to change, and people to open their minds. Women comprise 47% of the U.S. workforce but only 28% of all executive-level positions. 7% of all organizations only have one woman in an executive position, and women of ...
  • How to Help Your Anxious Teen Through The College Application Process
    When looking back at our teenage years, we may only see carefree days and great times with our friends. When living through our teenage years, though, things were certainly more complex. Teens are attempting to navigate social shifts, academic pressures, and physical changes. Being a teen is often fun, but it’s not without ...
  • 4 Ways to Fix a Lack of Communication in Your Relationship – Sandra Gordon
    Effective communication is one of the most important skills in a healthy relationship. It forms connection, builds trust, and helps couples problem-solve. Communication does not always have to be positive. Sometimes arguments happen; this is a normal part of relationships. But the key to a lasting relationship is your ability to navigate through ...
  • Millennial Depression: How Finances Are Affecting the Mental Health of an Entire Generation – Sarah Moulaei
    With each new generation comes new learning, advancements in technology and medicine, and more opportunity. At least that’s what the narrative says.  Millennials have faced a unique hurdle in that they’re carrying more debt, earning less, and living with less social status than their ancestors. At the top of the challenges list is money. ...
  • How to Manage Addiction Issues In A Professional Environment
    Addiction is a topic that must be talked about more often. As uncomfortable as it is to discuss substance abuse, it’s a disease that impacts more people than many realize. Issues of addiction can be a source of major tension and stress for employees as well as employers. The topic of addiction may be ...
  • How to Set Boundaries and Expectations In Polyamorous Relationships
    No matter what type of relationship you’re in, they all require some time of idea of what your expectations are. Family members, friends, coworkers, romantic partners. Any and all types of relationships require knowledge of what each person involved expects from the other person. Boundaries are what help make and keep relationships healthy. They’re ...
  • Tips for Overcoming Social Anxiety
    You may not want to go, but you always want to be invited. This is the motto you live by. It’s how you have to live because otherwise, you’ll feel even more alone than you already do. It’s so easy for your family and friends. They have no problem getting ready and heading out ...
  • The Art of Listening and Why You Don’t Immediately Have To Resolve Conflict
    When problems come up, we want to fix them. But sometimes, conflict resolution means taking things slow. Enter the art of listening. Allowing space for emotions to unfold instead of jumping to fix things quickly can have a profound effect on emotional connections. Taking the time to actively listen can create a strong ...
  • Disconnect to Reconnect: The Importance of Taking Mindful Breaks from Social Platforms
    After a long day of work, many people usually come home and plop on their couch while watching TV and scrolling through social media. It’s part of a lot of people’s downtime. Most people use social media to follow their family, friends, and people with similar passions, interests, and hobbies. It’s amazing to connect ...
  • How to Manage Anxiety When Dating Someone New
    Dating someone new can be exhilarating as well as intimidating — often at the same time. This challenging blend gets escalated if anxiety is present. It may sometimes be called “dating anxiety,” but that’s not an official diagnosis. More likely, the person feeling stressed is dealing with a generalized anxiety disorder or social ...
  • February Week 1 – Common Thought Traps that Keep You Stuck in Anxiety and How to Avoid Them
    Anxiety is a normal part of human life, a biological reaction that triggers a state of fight-or-flight to overcome danger. However, when little things that cause virtually no harm or have no real risk of danger trigger an anxious reaction, you may be looking at an anxiety disorder. (One key symptom of which ...
  • February Week 1 – How Your Career Choice Could Be Affecting Your Relationship
    Divorce is more common in today’s world than it has been in the past. When you were younger, you probably dreamt up a future for yourself. You had an idea of what you wanted to be when you grew up, what your family would look like, and the type of home you would ...
  • February Week 1 – 5 Tips for Keeping Calm During Your Child’s Tantrum
    Screaming, crying, yelling, pouting — all signs of a storm brewing within your child. As parents, we can see the signs of a tantrum beginning and an immediate sense of dread washes over us. Our brains start thinking, “This is an emergency! I need to fix this right away!” We can feel our ...
  • February Week 1 – Helpful Strategies for Handling Feelings of Underachievement and Failure
    Perhaps you’ve faced some major setbacks recently. You might be struggling to find a new job and feeling let down after every fruitless interview. Maybe you’re concerned about your grades in school and you’re wondering if you’re in the right program. You may be trying to get out of debt, yet you just ...
  • February Week 1 – Got the Winter Blues? 4 Tips for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder
    If you’ve been feeling the winter blues, you’re not alone. Many people suffer from a rhythmic form of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Symptoms of SAD include feeling tired, losing interest in your favorite activities, withdrawing from others, and changes in eating and sleeping habits. For those with SAD, these symptoms predictably ...
  • February Week 1 – The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Might Influence Depression
    You’ve heard phrases like “you are what you eat” or “feel good from the inside out.” These phrases imply a connection between your gut and your overall sense of well-being. But is any of that rooted in fact? Can your gut activity influence your mental status? Can it change how you feel beyond ...
  • February Week 1 – 4 Ways in Which Self-Criticism Could Be Compounding Your Depression Symptoms
    You’ve been down for a while. You’re not really sure the last time you felt like yourself or the last time you’ve felt 100%. You know that depression is the culprit, but if you’re being honest, you’re not really making it any easier on yourself. To make matters worse, you’ve been your own worst ...
  • February Week 1 – 5 Common Myths About Couples Counseling
    Couples counseling can be beneficial to your relationship for a variety of reasons. It can improve communication, serve as a neutral setting to work out problems, or prepare you for some of the common challenges long-term relationships face.  But, far too many people stay away from this counseling because they’re misinformed. There are plenty ...
  • February Week 1 – Strategies for Coping and Overcoming Trauma-Induced Shame
    Dealing with trauma can be an uphill battle, often leaving individuals grappling with overwhelming emotions, including shame. Trauma-induced shame can be particularly challenging to overcome, as it intertwines with the very fabric of one’s identity. In this article, we will explore effective strategies for coping with and overcoming the burden of shame that ...
  • February Week 1 – Why Does Anxiety Sometimes Get Worse at Night?
    As the day winds down and bedtime approaches, many people have no trouble at all settling down for the night. However, for some, the setting sun brings with it an unwelcome guest: anxiety. While others find it easy to relax in the stillness, others are plagued by restlessness and racing thoughts. The experience of ...
  • February Week 1 – Communication and Boundaries: Essentials of Consensual Non-Monogamous Relationships
    Non-monogamous relationships are becoming more popular and accepted across the country. It’s estimated that between 3-7% of people in North America are in non-monogamous relationships, and even more have expressed an interest in them.  However, there are still plenty of stereotypes and stigmas surrounding this type of relationship. Unfortunately, some of them are in ...
  • February Week 1 – Recognizing Parental Patterns: Are You Unintentionally Fueling Your Child’s Anxiety?
    Parents have the best intentions towards their children. You want to ensure that your children are safe, happy, and healthy, and that you provide them with a stable, fulfilling life. It’s only natural that you worry about their safety. In fact, you might find yourself worrying about your children on a daily basis, ...
  • February Week 1 – Exploring Exposure and Response Prevention and Its Impact on OCD
    Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder can feel like being caught in a relentless cycle of anxiety and lack of control. One therapeutic approach that has been scientifically proven to treat OCD is exposure and response prevention. ERP can completely change the way someone with OCD responds to their triggers. What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is ...
  • February Week 1 – What Should You Do If Your Partner Refuses Couples Therapy?
    Relationships sometimes find themselves at a crossroads, sometimes prompting the question: What happens when one partner is ready to seek guidance through couples therapy, but the other hesitates or outright refuses? It’s a delicate scenario that many couples face, where the prospect of professional intervention can be met with resistance or skepticism. There are ...
  • How to Combat Post-College Depression
    The day you have dreamed of and worked so hard for is finally here: graduation. Regardless of the route you took, be it four years after high school or taking night classes while working, your hard work has paid off. But as the celebrations and festivities have died down, a different feeling has ...
  • Why Do Men Typically Want Sex More Than Women?
    It seems to be an age-old truth: men just want sex more than women! This is perpetuated in entertainment, where the male characters often go through many female partners. It’s perpetuated in the media, with sexual products for men being advertised far more frequently than those for women. Many people will likely compare a ...
  • Who is Affected by Substance Abuse?
    We often think of substance abuse as something that only impacts those who struggle with addiction. After all, addiction lives in the mind and body of the person with substance abuse. However, the truth of the matter is that many more people feel the impact of addiction. Substance abuse impacts many people throughout the ...
  • Harm OCD: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
    Most folks would rather not admit it, but intrusive thoughts are a common part of life. They’re uncomfortable and can be quite disturbing at times. But, for most people, they’re fleeting and can be easily dismissed. This is not the case for anyone with a sub-type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) called harm OCD. For ...
  • How to Be More Intimate with Your Partner
    When most people hear the word intimacy, their mind first goes to the physical aspects of a relationship. While physical intimacy is important in a relationship, there are more ways to be intimate with your partner than just that. Maybe things haven’t felt right for a while in your relationship. You might feel distant ...
  • What is Postpartum Anxiety & How to Deal With It
    Nobody ever said parenting would be easy. Worth it? Yes, even if it doesn’t seem like it on the bad days. You brought your newborn baby home and knew things would be different. After all, having a baby you are responsible for now can bring your whole life into perspective. But a lot ...
  • How to Navigate Depression After Divorce
    Nobody gets married thinking that it will eventually end in divorce. Unfortunately, some things in life, for whatever reason, just aren’t meant to be. Maybe you parted with your ex amicably, and nothing became messy. However, often, it isn’t as simple — especially when you have children together. Regardless of the circumstances, life after ...
  • 5 Tips to Manage Anxiety Without Medication
    Life’s everyday pressures and stress can make anyone prone to anxiety. If you experience symptoms or anxiety attacks, you’re not alone. As many as 40 million adults suffer from an anxiety disorder.  If medication isn’t your first choice, there’s good news for you. Here are five effective ways to manage your anxiety without pills.  1. ...
  • Common Thought Traps that Keep You Stuck in Anxiety
    It’s not uncommon for everyone to have negative thoughts now and then. But, when you get “stuck” in those thoughts, and they tend to worsen and spiral out of control, it’s easy for anxiety to take hold.  These are thought traps. For people with anxiety, they’re triggers that can cause distortions in how you ...
  • How the Unmet Needs of Childhood Affect Adult Relationships
    As children, it’s hard to imagine that our experiences and overall surroundings will impact our adult relationships. It’s not something that is on a child’s radar, but adults should be aware of this. If a child grows up being neglected or having unmet needs, it can greatly impact adulthood and future relationships. Unresolved childhood ...
  • Part 1: What is an EMDR Therapist?
    Maybe you’ve been in talk therapy for a while. But you’re getting exhausted by going into details of your past trauma. Or perhaps you have tried talk therapy before. Yet, after numerous sessions with little to no progress, you stopped therapy altogether. Alternatively, maybe you’ve never tried therapy before. You’ve been considering reaching ...
  • Coping with Grief: Strategies for Finding Light in the Darkness – Sarah Moore
    In the midst of grief, it can feel like you’ll never recover from losing your loved one. Maybe your loved one passed away recently, or perhaps it’s been some time since their passing, and yet you still don’t feel like yourself. You wish you could feel genuine happiness again. But you don’t know ...