A failure schema forms when a person begins to believe that they will not succeed, no matter how hard they try. It develops from past experiences that made them feel inadequate or incapable. Over time, these beliefs become automatic. They show up during work challenges, in relationships, and even in simple daily tasks. The failure […]
Healthy Boundaries: How to Create Space in a Relationship
Boundaries aren’t walls that push people away. Instead, they’re guidelines that create safety, clarity, and trust. Whether you’re navigating a romantic partnership, family dynamics, friendships, or professional relationships, boundaries protect your well-being while strengthening connections. Many people assume that setting boundaries means distancing yourself or being selfish, but healthy limits support autonomy and prevent the […]
Best Type of Therapy for Your Teen: Individual, Group, or Family?
Parenting a teenager isn’t easy. Between school stress, social pressures, and the emotional ups and downs of growing up, it’s normal to worry when your teen seems withdrawn, anxious, or overwhelmed. Finding the right kind of support can make a huge difference. But with so many therapy options out there, how do you know which […]
Parenting Through the Teen Years: Building Independence with Support
The teen years can feel like walking a tightrope for both you and your teenager. One minute, they want nothing to do with your guidance, and the next, they’re asking you to help them make a decision they seemed completely confident about just hours before. It can be confusing, at times, but it’s also a […]
How to Support a Grieving Loved One
When someone we care about experiences loss, knowing how to offer meaningful support can feel overwhelming. Grief is deeply personal, and there’s no universal roadmap for helping someone navigate it. Many of us worry about saying the wrong thing or inadvertently causing more pain. However, the most important thing to remember is that your presence […]
Understanding the Dynamic Between Codependents and Narcissists
Have you ever felt like you’re constantly giving in your relationship while receiving a considerably smaller amount in return? Or maybe you have watched someone you care about lose their identity while trying to please a partner who is never satisfied? At face value, you may believe these behaviors are indicative of care and concern […]
Tips for Living a Purposeful Life
Most of us have been sold on the idea that purpose is one giant life-defining moment. One career change. One relationship. One perfect passion that suddenly unlocks meaning. The truth is that purpose is way less dramatic than that. Purpose is built out of the daily micro-decisions you make about how you spend your time, […]
How Mindfulness Can Enrich Relationships
You might associate mindfulness with meditation, yoga, breathwork, or sitting quietly in a room while soft music plays and the light from a nearby candle dances. While this can be part of it, mindfulness is also about how you relate to yourself and others. It’s about how you pay attention to the present moment with […]
Moving On After an Abusive Relationship: Where to Begin
Leaving an abusive relationship takes courage. It’s one of the hardest and bravest things a person can do. But what many people don’t talk about enough is what happens after, including the quiet, confusing, emotional work of putting yourself back together once you’re free. Even when the relationship is over, the effects of abuse don’t […]
EMDR Trauma Therapy: What to Expect and How It Can Help
When you’ve lived through something painful, like a car accident, abuse, loss, or years of ongoing stress, it can feel like the past refuses to stay in the past. You might know you’re safe now, yet your body and mind still react as if danger is right around the corner. That’s the nature of trauma: […]