Blogs
Stress Management, Holiday Edition.
Navigate holiday stress with our expert advice. Learn how to prioritize your mental well-being and reduce anxiety during this challenging time of year.
Election-Related Post-Traumatic Stress: What to Look Out For and How to Cope
Explore the psychological impact of election seasons, highlighting emotional challenges and trauma faced by marginalized communities during contentious political times.
On not regretting regret
Explore the complex nature of regret, a negative emotion that can lead to valuable insights and personal growth, transforming loss into meaningful life lessons.
Embracing Self-Acceptance: The First Step Toward Real Change
Self-acceptance does not mean passively resigning ourselves to our limitations. Instead, it is about acknowledging ourselves without judgment.
Phone Addiction and Mental Health
Explore the rising concerns of phone and social media addiction, particularly among teens, and understand its mental health implications in a post-pandemic world.
Taking a Closer Look at The Difference Between Feelings and Emotions
Explore the complexities of desire discrepancy in therapy. Discover insights on emotions and feelings to enhance your practice and support your clients effectively.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Uncover the benefits of psychodynamic therapy, which delves into your past and subconscious to foster insight, self-awareness, and healthier relationships in your life.
Codependent Relationships: Knowing the Signs and How to Break the Cycle
Codependent relationships can be challenging to recognize, especially when strong relational attachments blur the boundaries between healthy love and toxic patterns.
(Internalized) Oppression
Explore the complexities of skin-whitening products, their health risks, and the psychological impact on women. Understand the global concerns and policies in place.
The Importance of Support Systems for Marginalized Communities
Explore the complexities faced by BIPOC and marginalized communities. Discover the vital role of support systems in fostering resilience and empowerment.
Dissociation and Mental Health
Dissociation is a coping mechanism that serves to protect people while dealing with overwhelming or traumatic experiences.
Mindful Activism: Balancing Mental Health with Advocacy Work
Activism is often born out of a deep sense of injustice and a desire to create meaningful change. For many people with marginalized identities, this work is not just a choice but a necessity.
On Breathing, Health and Wellbeing
Breathing is an automatic process that requires no thought - but with intentional focus on breathing, you can impact your physical and mental health.
The Connection Between Physical Exercise and Mental Wellbeing
When life gets busy, it is easy to forget that maintaining our mental health is just as important as physical health. It is well-known that physical exercise improves physical fitness, but its significant impact on mental health is often overlooked.
Sunshine Guilt and Mental Health
It is midsummer - the sun is shining, there is the slightest breeze, and it is 80 degrees outside, and for whatever reason, you are inside. If the thought of this scenario evokes a somewhat panicked feeling within you, you are not alone.
Creative Expression as Therapy: The Role of Art, Music, and Writing in Healing
Creative expression can be a powerful tool for people experiencing mental health issues. Engaging in art, music, and writing can provide unique outlets for expressing our emotions, creating a pathway to healing that transcends traditional therapeutic methods.
Birth Order, Personality, and Mental Health
One’s birth order within their family has an impactful role in how one’s family sees them and how one sees themself, influencing one’s experiences, outlook, and mental health. So where did these cliches come from and do they have any scientific substance to them?
How Digital Detoxing Can Help You Reclaim Your Mental Wellness
The relentless barrage of notifications, social media updates, and emails can lead to stress, anxiety, and a diminished sense of wellbeing. A digital detox can be a powerful way to reclaim mental wellness and restore balance in our lives.
Crying: Should I? Why can’t I? Could I?
Crying can come with a myriad of associated feelings, from negative to neutral to positive to indescribable. The experience of crying can feel like a distant, unknown relative or perhaps a friend you cannot seem to get rid of for better and/or for worse.
Managing Stress in the Workplace
Acknowledging the importance of mental health and taking proactive steps to support it can transform workplace culture, leading to a more positive and productive environment.