Signs You May Be Experiencing Vicarious Trauma You work with people carrying heavy stories. But are you carrying them too? Vicarious trauma happens when you absorb the trauma of the people you serve. If you’re a caseworker, social worker, nurse, or frontline worker, this might feel familiar: Common signs: -Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected -Hypervigilance: […]
There’s a version of success that looks completely solid from the outside — and feels completely hollow from the inside. The person carrying it can walk into a boardroom and command the room. They can negotiate, present, lead, deliver. In professional contexts, they are unshakeable. But put them in a vulnerable conversation with someone they […]
Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. Many people experiencing burnout are still showing up for work, caring for others, and getting through their day. On the outside, they seem fine. Underneath, they may feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unable to truly relax. Common signs of burnout can include: • Feeling constantly “on” […]
Dads, it’s okay to struggle and ask for helpDAVID A. ROBERTSONSPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAILPUBLISHED FEBRUARY 26, 2026Research shows 67 per cent of men in Canada are not seeking professional mental health support, despitehigh levels of stress and depression. When my oldest daughter was a baby, my partner went for a much-needednight out. I […]
How to Stop Letting Perfectionism Control Your Life: A Therapist’s Approach for High Achievers | Amority Health Published June 29, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S If you’re a high-achiever, you’re probably used to setting ambitious goals and holding yourself […]
High functioning anxiety can look calm on the outside while feeling overwhelming on the inside. Many women appear organized, successful, dependable, and composed while quietly carrying a level of stress that feels impossible to keep up with. You might handle work, relationships, and responsibilities well, but you may feel restless, tense, or exhausted beneath the […]
When people think about chronic pain or chronic illness, they often focus on the physical symptoms. The pain. The fatigue. The appointments. The medications. The limitations. What is talked about less often are the losses that can come with living in a body that no longer functions the way it once did. Many people living […]
The Role of Self-Awareness in Change: Your First Step Toward Growth | Amority Health Published June 22, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S Quick Summary: Change can feel daunting, overwhelming, or even impossible but the key to meaningful growth often […]
The Surgeon General’s Office for the United States has issued a statement that loneliness is an epidemic in America. They note it started around 2010 prior to the pandemic and that it has significantly increased during the pandemic. 2010 is when Smatphones started to become popular and people started using their phones more than physically […]
You’re not overreacting. And you’re not “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or “too much.” But sometimes it might feel like that’s the story you’re telling yourself after a reaction you didn’t fully understand—an argument that escalated quickly, a sudden shutdown, a wave of anxiety when someone pulls away, or that intense urge to fix, explain, or […]
