As a therapist who works with a variety of populations and issues, I’ve found that different interventions and techniques work for different clients. However, there’s one tool every single person I work with can use, regardless of what their individual struggles are—and that’s coping skills. What are coping skills? Coping skills are the thoughts and […]
6 Reasons You’re Still Single, Even Though You Desire Marriage. 1) The Culture of OPTIONS Over COMMITMENT More than any generation in history, you have: • Unlimited choices • Unlimited access • Unlimited comparisons • Unlimited alternatives But unlimited options have quietly killed the urgency to commit. Social media + dating apps create the […]
Anorexia nervosa is a serious condition that affects the body and mind in ways that can be life-threatening. Its impacts on the heart, bones, digestion, and brain show just how complex the disorder is. Recognizing these effects highlights the need for early help and comprehensive care to give people the best chance of recovery and […]
Anxiety is something we all experience, whether it’s before a big presentation, meeting someone new, or just when life feels overwhelming. It’s a common emotion—part of being human. But what exactly is anxiety? And how does it affect us? At its core, anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. It’s like an internal alarm […]
Depression doesn’t just affect the person experiencing it—it can also ripple out and influence their relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners. This isn’t because the person with depression doesn’t care about their loved ones; rather, depression can change the way they think, feel, and interact with others. Understanding these effects can help foster empathy […]
When we think about trauma, we often focus on emotional pain—like feeling anxious, fearful, or on edge. But trauma doesn’t just live in our heads—it lives in our bodies too. Our bodies can carry the stress of trauma in ways we might not even realize. Let’s explore how trauma shows up physically, and how we […]
I was born into responsibility – over-responsibility actually. Holding more than my share. Being responsible for it all. It brings an extra level of seriousness to my life. I am almost always serious by default. The duty seeps into everything. Even my play becomes serious if I’m not careful. I was handed a lot of […]
Is it hard to quiet your worries and turn your mind off? Stress and anxiety can drain our physical and psychological resources, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Take this quiz to see how you are coping with stress in your life: Does it feel like you can’t turn off your mind and stop your negative thoughts […]
Struggling through new changes? Changes like those listed below can be a source of stress and anxiety for many of us. Therapy can help. Career change, loss of a job, other changes in the workplace Change in school, starting college Moving to a new place Loss of an important relationship Beginning a new relationship or […]
A picture of anxiety: Meet Sam Meet Sam. Sam is worried about a presentation she has to give at work tomorrow. For the past week she has found herself worrying about it on and off throughout the day, especially when she has downtime. Today she is able to distract herself for only a few minutes […]
