Unmasking the Truth: Why Sanitizing Your Trauma Story Doesn't Help
Often times, people may find themselves sanitizing their trauma in an attempt to cope with their pain or to conform to societal expectations.
Navigating Homophobic Family: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Individuals
“You can’t choose your family” is a commonly used phrase and understood by many. However, navigating complex family dynamics is even more challenging when faced with homophobia.
The Therapeutic Power of Physical Activities for Trauma Recovery
While therapy and counseling play crucial roles in the healing process of trauma, incorporating physical activities into your routine can also be a powerful tool.
How Depression Affects Cognition
In the wide world of mental health, depression can impact multiple areas of our lives. From our mood and self-esteem, to our physical health and work performance.
A Guide to Expressing Your Feelings
Often, the primary obstacle that people encounter when it comes to expressing their feelings is a fear of vulnerability. In today’s society, emphasis is often placed on the importance of appearing strong and composed.
Mindfulness in Art: The Therapeutic Nature of Pottery
In the fast-paced world we live in, finding moments of peace can feel like almost impossible. However, hidden in the world of clay, there lies a therapeutic way to express your creativity – the art of pottery.
Childhood Trauma & The Hidden Link to Obesity
Childhood trauma casts a long shadow over one's life, affecting not only mental and emotional well being but also physical health.
What to Share About Your Kids on Social Media.
In today's digital age, where social media platforms dominate our daily lives, it has become increasingly common for parents to share every aspect of their children's lives online.
Maintaining Boundaries during the Holidays
There are so many difficult feelings that come up during the holiday season. It is a time that is advertised as joyous and connecting, but what happens when we don’t feel that way?
Understanding Why Complex Trauma is Harder to Heal From
Healing from trauma is a sensitive path often including emotional hurdles. While all traumas leave a profound mark on an individual's life, there's a different level of difficulty in recovering from what's called “complex trauma”.
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the seasons change, many folks experience shifts in their mood and energy levels. It's normal to feel a little down during the colder and darker months, but some people struggle with a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
How Do I Love Myself?
What is Self-love and how do we do it? Self-love is an appreciation of oneself that allows us to support our physical, mental, spiritual and relational growth.
The Power of Listening in a Solution-Oriented World
It's easy to fall into the habit of problem-solving and offering advice when someone we care about faces mental health challenges, especially in this fast-paced society where we tend to treat problems like another task to complete.
Embracing Imperfection: Overcoming Internal Perfectionism
Do you ever find yourself feeling fearful that others will see your flaws and recognize you as imperfect, even though you know deep down that everyone is?
Is Hyper-Independence a Trauma Response?
In these trying times, people's responses to trauma can vary significantly, and one coping mechanism that has recently garnered increased attention is hyper-independence. So, what exactly is hyper-independence?
Finding Balance: A Guide to Overcoming Overwhelm
In our fast-paced world, the art of balancing various aspects of our lives can often feel like an insurmountable challenge. Juggling family, social commitments, work, hobbies, relaxation, and self-care can leave us feeling overwhelmed and even anxious.
Red Flags: What are they and What to do when you notice them?
Red flags are warning signs of unhealthy behavior. This can be manipulative or abusive. It can also be a sign that these may happen in the future.
Letting Go of Your Mask.
More and more people are learning about masking and resonating with this idea. But first, what is masking?
The Anxiety Epidemic: Why Gen Z Can’t Avoid it.
Gen Z is faced with a particularly impacting challenge: Anxiety. Many factors are contributing to this, including a drastic spike in technology, social reform, and looming global challenges. What are the specific contributing factors to this anxiety? And how can you cope?
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Perhaps you’ve heard of narcissism before, but not sure what it truly means?