We love books here at Torus Therapy, here is the first (of lists to come) of book recommendations from our team here at Torus! This list is by no means a full list but a handful of some of our favorites related to mental well-being, emotions, trauma, recovery, and the human experience. We hope you […]
Author Archives: Chardyce Kott
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Aug
Aug
Compatibility and chemistry are often disguised and mistaken for one another. They are intangible constructs that cannot be seen by the eye nor calculated using a precise formula. These factors are more intuitively felt rather than analyzed with data. Because of this, people often struggle to identify their presence (or lack thereof) in potential mates […]
Emotions, Learning, Mental Health, Psychology, Therapy, Uncategorized
3 Things You Will Learn in Therapy That Will Leave You Forever Changed
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Jun
Jun
1. What It Feels Like to be Unconditionally Accepted This is by FAR, inexplicably the most valuable gift a therapist can give you–to be fully accepted for who you are, just as you are. This is a concept few are fortunate enough to experience, but could spend a lifetime searching for. Its impact on our […]
03
Jun
Jun
We are officially in summer mode! As June begins comes the end to school years, the beginning of longer days, more sunshine, and space for exploration and rejuvenation. Summer offers us a variety of benefits that directly impact our mental wellbeing. From physical healing properties, to lessons we can learn from, summer is the season […]
01
May
May
What is anger? Anger is a core human emotion, like happiness or sadness that evolved in higher organisms because it helped us survive. Anger is related to our “fight, flight, freeze” response in the sympathetic nervous system and prompts us to respond to our environment. The emotion served the function of keeping us alive by […]
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Apr
Apr
Using the mind to heal the mind is the premise of most treatment modalities in the world of therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychoanalysis, Hypnosis—the list of therapeutic approaches that solely focus on cognitive aspects to emotional healing is widespread. But with the profound understanding of the mind and […]
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Apr
Apr
Anxiety over being summoned back to the office In the U.S., as we enter year three of working through a pandemic, many employees are being required by their companies to return to the office. This is causing anxiety among many people for various reasons. As therapists, we have a direct understanding of the assorted attitudes […]
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Mar
Mar
This time of year, I long to be outside. Looking out my window at the land turning hues of green again. Winter has moved out and spring continues to move in. The sun looks and feels warm on our skin, but the wind and air still hold a chill. Our need for connection to nature […]
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Mar
Mar
While it is clear that infidelity remains among the top reasons for a relationship’s demise, how the act is defined lacks the same transparency. The definition of cheating can vary dramatically based upon sex, culture, age, and individual ideologies governing monogamy. For example, studies reveal that adolescents are more likely to associate cheating with sexual […]
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Feb
Feb
We all are connected, not just in our social circles but with large communities, our country, and globally. Part of that increase in connectedness has its credit in social media and media in general. We can connect with someone on the other side of the world over a common interest, and it allows us to […]