“What do I do? What do I say? How do I say it? How should I look? How do I pull this off? What’s he gonna think of me? I gotta do this for everyone else. I can’t screw up. I’m so freaking anxious.” Sound familiar? These words are like a soundtrack stuck on repeat […]
Behavioral Methods in Couples Therapy All behavior has a purpose and couples therapy is no different (Besharat, 2003). Behavioral therapists will manipulate family systems, even a change in one partner can manipulate the couple dynamic (Munichin, 1974). The couple tends to follow rules to keep the system in homeostasis (Barsharat, 2003). By breaking the […]
There Are No Bad Parts: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems Have you ever caught yourself saying things like “I hate that I’m so anxious” or “I’m so stupid for feeling this way”? Maybe you’ve tried to force yourself to be different, to “just get over it,” or to silence the parts of yourself that […]
It’s gut-wrenching to admit that the person you love is breaking your soul and body, piece by piece. The truth is, when you’re caught in a relationship with a narcissistic partner, their hurtful patterns can erode your confidence, self-worth, and emotional well-being over time. It’s tough to face because, deep down, you might feel you […]
Warning Signs of Narcissistic Abuse in Toxic Marriages and Its Impact on Gut Health Navigating a toxic marriage marked by narcissistic abuse can leave deep emotional and physical scars, often manifesting as chronic health issues like gut disease. The pain of narcissistic abuse—gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and neglect—can trap you in a cycle of denial, dissociation, […]
Relationships thrive on love, support, and mutual respect. But when one partner struggles with low self-esteem, it can create an emotional barrier that affects the health of the relationship. A supportive partner can play a vital role in fostering self-confidence and helping to nurture a sense of self-worth. In this article, we’ll explore practical and […]
Cognitive Therapy is based on the fact that what we think affects our mood. Thinking negative thoughts can lead to depression, anxiety, guilt, and other unnecessary and uncomfortable emotions such as frustration and embarrassment. Many psychologists have designed elaborate programs of identifying the type of negative thought, looking up a specific antidote thought, and writing […]
In our society there are many issues that we tend to ignore or pretend that they do not exist. Mental health is one of the issues that we tend to ignore or pretend that it doesn’t exist, in our society. It’s the “dirty little secret” people whisper about and will talk about behind someone’s back. […]
Ever feel like you’re running on a hamster wheel? You know, that sensation where you’re constantly moving but never actually getting anywhere? That’s what happens when we rely on mental quick fixes instead of truly resolving our issues. The Coping Carousel Let’s be honest – we live in a world obsessed with quick fixes. Feeling […]
A reflection on the deeper mechanics of personal transformation There’s a moment in a person’s journey of self discovery when they realize that knowing what’s right and actually doing what’s right are two entirely different things. You might have experienced this yourself—perhaps you’ve read countless self-help books, attended workshops, or even developed what seemed like […]
