The Calm after Storm in Therapy: What to Talk About When You Feel Okay?
Many people schedule their first therapy session when life feels overwhelming—perhaps after a particularly stressful week at work or during a family conflict. In those moments, the primary goal of therapy often centers around reducing distress and finding relief. But what happens when the storm passes and you start to feel better?
The Seven Stages of a Breakup
The concept of “breakup” can evoke significant fear and anxiety in the relationship world. Couples who once shared deep love may find themselves feeling disconnected and hurt, whether the split was anticipated or arose from more complicated dynamics. Regardless of the circumstances, breakups suck!!
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: When the Seasons Change, So Can Our Mood
Seasonal Affective Disorder, often referred to as SAD, is a form of depression that typically occurs during the colder, darker months of the year, starting in late autumn and lasting through winter.
Navigating College Stress: Relationships, School, and the Future
College is often portrayed as a thrilling time of independence, self-discovery, and academic pursuit. However, for many students, this exciting chapter can also bring about immense stress.
What To Do When Your Partner Becomes Distant
What if I told you that your partner pulling away is not necessarily a bad thing that reflects upon you or your relationship? Whatever the reason, it can be easy to jump to conclusions but I invite you to consider other factors that may be leading to them pulling away.
Breaking the Silence: Addressing Mental Health Stigma in Asian Cultures
Historically, Asians have faced significant barriers in seeking mental healthcare. While practical issues like cost, time, or lack of insurance are real, there’s often a more profound systemic barrier rooted in cultural beliefs about mental health. In many Asian communities, mental illness is surrounded by a considerable taboo, often dismissed as a sign of weakness or failure.
Navigating the Stress, Worries, and Uncertainty of Parenthood
Parenthood is a journey filled with challenges, uncertainties, and immense rewards. It’s okay to feel stressed, worried, or unsure as you navigate this new chapter in your life.
Write to Heal: The Transformative Power of Journaling
Journaling is commonly viewed as a method of record-keeping, where one consistently writes down thoughts, feelings, experiences, and reflections.
How Couples Therapy Can Still Help When You’ve Decided to Separate
Separation and the end of relationships can be scary and painful. Using couples therapy to navigate this transition thoughtfully can help create a more amicable separation and lay the groundwork for healthier future relationships.
Conquering Phobias: Effective Therapies and Teletherapy Insights
The NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) defines specific phobias as such fears—like heights, spiders, or flying—that can disrupt daily life. Even though adults may recognize these fears as exaggerated, the mere thought or encounter with the feared object can lead to debilitating symptoms such as anxiety, sleeplessness, and even avoidance behaviors affecting work, school, and relationships.
Addressing Mental Health Issues in Maryland: A Comprehensive Overview
According to the Maryland Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), approximately one in five adults in Maryland experiences a mental health condition each year. These conditions range from anxiety and depression to more severe illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The impact of mental health issues extends beyond the individual, affecting families, workplaces, and communities.
Polyamory 101: Understanding Terminology and Relationship Lessons
Polyamory is a complex and nuanced approach to relationships that emphasizes consent, communication, and flexibility. While it may not be for everyone, the principles underlying polyamory offer valuable lessons that can enhance any relationship. By fostering open communication, managing jealousy, and embracing flexibility, individuals can build stronger, more resilient connections, regardless of their chosen relationship structure.
Exploring Diverse Relationship Structures in Polyamory
What about relationship structures in polyamory?
There are many different ways to practice ethical non monogamy! We can go over a couple of them here. Everyone does poly (or polyamory, or relationship anarchy, or swinging, etc., etc., etc.) differently. Not only are the labels themselves subjective, but as described above, the way we use them has a lot of built-in variation as well.
Advancing Therapeutic Outcomes: Seven Reasons to Integrate Brainspotting into Practice
It all begins with an idea.