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 […]
Category Archives: Mental Health
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Feb
Feb
It sounds counter-intuitive to human nature—the idea of harming oneself. Why would anyone actively participate in self-sabotage when their entire biological system is meticulously constructed to promote their survival? We self-sabotage consciously and unconsciously. Yet, we do and we do it well. Through both conscious and unconscious methods, we tirelessly engage in behaviors that block […]
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Jan
Jan
Thematic traits in literature set in wintertime focus on moments and stories filled with solitude, grief, depression, and death. While those are present in winter and there are reasons for their presence, winter also holds space and lessons in flourishing, replenishment, and attentiveness. Beauty stirs out of the rawness and vulnerability of winter. It comes […]
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Jan
Jan
It is not unusual to witness tears or despair during therapy. The ending of a relationship, relentless work demands, financial insecurity, unexpected life transitions—people express sadness for what is happening in their life in nearly every session. But lately, their sadness has little to do with themselves or their own tribulations. Their tears are dedicated […]
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Oct
Oct
A common topic discussed in therapy is control. What it looks like, how it plays out, and the need for it. Control is the act of using power to influence or direct people’s behavior or the course of events used to maintain or increase feelings of safety, security, and capabilities. The desire for control in […]
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Oct
Oct
As we enter a new season, one where school started again, the holidays are around the corner, and things are up and running, life may feel overwhelming. What does it mean to feel overwhelmed? The Oxford definition is to be buried or drowned beneath a huge mass. That is a pretty staggering and informative explanation […]
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