Across conditions and across the lifespan, women and girls report more frequent and intense pain than men. Large electronic-medical-record analyses and decades of lab and clinical studies find higher pain reports among women for many diseases and experimental pain tasks. Mechanisms are biopsychosocial: hormones and immune pathways, sex-specific neurobiology, higher prevalence of pain conditions […]
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I know *why* I feel this way, so why can’t I change it?” You might be able to pinpoint the reason for your anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional patterns, yet despite all this insight, things still don’t seem to shift. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. It’s common for people intellectualize […]
Communication is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Whether it’s a romantic partnership, a friendship, or a family bond, the ability to express thoughts, feelings, and needs clearly and empathetically can significantly enhance the quality and longevity of the connection. Here, we’ll explore why communication matters, some pitfalls, and strategies to help enhance your communication […]
When Valentine’s Day is around the corner, people tend to have different feelings about the holiday. But while for many of us, this day is a time of joy and celebration of love, for others, it can be a painful time, either because they have lost someone they loved or have never experienced love at […]
Psychoanalysis, developed by Sigmund Freud, is a therapeutic approach used to understand and treat trauma. Although the exact techniques employed may vary among psychoanalysts, here are some general principles: Free association: The patient is encouraged to freely speak about their thoughts, emotions, and memories without censorship or judgment. This helps uncover unconscious material related to […]
While the belief in the 1980s was that the impact of divorce is profound and can persist into adulthood, influencing children’s emotional well-being, relationships, and even physical health, these ideas began facing challenges primarily in the late 1990s and early 2000s. New research suggested that many children are resilient and can adapt well after divorce, […]
….Even though break-ups are one of the hardest things to do and saying goodbye is often one of the most dreaded things by Humans, in some cases it is often for the best and here are 10 ways to go through a break-up in a healthy wholesome way without becoming bitter, broken and scarred for the […]
That’s a question Dr. Gayle MacBride gets from time to time, so she put together some thoughts to help guide people in similar situations. Becoming friends with an ex’s new partner is very tricky and for the most part isn’t something that people do for all the reasons you can imagine: This is emotionally complex and will […]
Recently Dr. Gayle MacBride was interviewed by Beth Ann Mayer from Parade magazine, about that very topic. Here’s a link to that article. And, here’s her longer response: Why is it a good idea to consider whether or not to follow an ex on Instagram? Friendship: Some people are able to break up and remain truly friends. If you have an amicable relationship […]
WELCOME TO A SANCTUARY OF HOLISTIC WELL-BEING AND LIBERATION! WE PROUDLY EMBRACE A SEX-POSITIVE, KINK-INCLUSIVE, AND POLYAMORY-SUPPORTIVE APPROACH TO THERAPY. With a deep understanding that human sexuality and relationships are diverse and multifaceted, together we can create a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and groups to explore their authentic selves. Whether you’re navigating […]
