No matter how old, educated and wealthy you are, you could still make mistakes and feel miserable because you are not in control. To be in control is to know your mind. When you know your mind, you know your triggers. Nobody is perfect. When you see, hear or experience a trigger, you know […]
Do painful memories keep resurfacing, leaving you feeling stuck? If past experiences continue to affect your present, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with overwhelming emotions, intrusive thoughts, or distressing flashbacks that just won’t go away. The good news? You don’t have to stay trapped in the past. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps […]
Introduction Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach which can be used while working with couples, families, or individuals. The tenets of EFT are grounded in ideas rooted primarily in attachment science. The goal of EFT is to establish secure and positive connections between partners, or parents and their children. Through EFT, clients are able […]
Becoming a parent is an incredible, life-changing journey. It’s often filled with excitement, love, and hope, but it’s no secret that it can also be challenging—especially when it comes to mental health. Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common mental health challenges new parents face, and understanding what contributes to it is an […]
The Hidden Layers of Anxiety: Understanding the Silent Struggle Anxiety. It’s a word we hear often, but how many of us truly understand what it means to live with it? We know the feeling: that pit in your stomach before an important meeting, the racing thoughts when you’re lying awake at night, or the overwhelming […]
Teenagers have been experimenting and using drugs for decades. Prior to the pandemic opioids were a major issue and so was heroine. In 2017, Opioids were becoming more expensive and teenagers started turning to heroine. Teens were turning to heroine because it was available and cheap. Therefore, heroine is responsible for a large number […]
Have you ever wondered why you react a certain way in relationships? Why some conflicts leave you feeling anxious while others seem to roll off your back? The answer may lie in your attachment style—a deeply ingrained pattern of bonding that influences how you connect with others. Understanding attachment can help couples navigate challenges with […]
If you’re a high achiever, you’ve probably been told that more success will bring you more happiness. While reaching milestones like higher wages, accomplished goals, and aiming for even greater heights can feel rewarding, they often have the opposite effect. These higher aspirations can make your past achievements feel less meaningful, leaving you feeling more […]
Imagine your brain as a smoke detector. Its job is to alert you when danger arises—like a fire. For most people, this system works perfectly: the alarm sounds only when there’s an actual threat, and once the danger is resolved, it stops. But for someone living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this alarm system is faulty […]
We have had an epidemic of children and teenagers dealing with depression, anxiety, suicidal feelings and drug overdoses, since the pandemic (CDC). In fact, many statistics show that this epidemic started prior to the pandemic (CDC). Additionally, besides these mental health issues, the research has found loneliness in an epidemic in the United States […]
