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3 Reasons Why Men Should Try Therapy
Here are 3 reasons why men should at least give therapy a try.
Five Ways Codependence Can Be Overcome
While it may take time to break lifelong patterns of codependency, there are things you can do to overcome it.
Knowing When to End a Relationship
A therapist can help you navigate your intense emotions so that you can make the best decision for your happiness and peace of mind.
Benefits of a Mental Health Day from Work or School
Taking a mental health day from work or school can be extremely important for your overall well-being. It can help you avoid burnout, improve your mood, help you get some much-needed rest, and rejuvenate you so you can tackle “real life” once again.
How to Help a Loved One After a Miscarriage
While miscarriages are common, it doesn’t make dealing with grief and sadness any easier for anyone involved. It can be very difficult for us to know how to respond to a friend or loved one who has recently experienced a miscarriage.
The Impact of Grief on Relationships
Experiencing the death of a loved one is one of the most painful things each person must face. The shock of your beloved friend or family member having passed away, along with the finality of their death, is difficult to deal with.
5 Ways to Cope with Anxiety as a Parent
The hard work and unpredictability that makes parenting so rewarding can also cause a great deal of anxiety. Here are some simple ways to bring yourself to a place of calm.
National Women’s Equality Day
August 26th is National Women’s Equality Day – a day to acknowledge how far women have come on their journey toward equality and how much more work is still to be done.
3 Ways to Cultivate More Self-Compassion
Research has shown a correlation between self-compassion and overall psychological well-being. Self-compassion helps us recognize the difference between making a bad choice and being a bad person. It also helps us have greater connections with others and less depression, anxiety, and fear of failure.
A Few Causes of Low Self-Esteem and How to Improve
No child is born with low self-esteem; rather self-critical thought patterns develop over time as a result of external stimuli and input from others. Here are a couple of causes of low self-esteem and how low self-esteem can be improved.
Tips for Dealing with Grief Around Summertime Holidays
summer holiday get-togethers can be extremely hard to handle when you are grieving the recent death of a loved one. Many people aren’t sure how to handle the dichotomy of wanting to be around those they love and yet feeling the sadness for their loss.
The Power of Vulnerability
We live in a society that rewards those with courage and valor. We are taught from a young age that it’s good to face our fears, for doing so is often the catalyst for powerful and lasting change. And yet, how many of us allow ourselves to be vulnerable?
3 Ways Therapy Helps You Address Anxiety
Millions of people deal with stress and anxiety on a daily basis. To rid yourself of overwhelming anxiety once and for all, you’ve got to get to the root cause of it – the underlying factors. A therapist can help you identify and handle these underlying factors.
How to Navigate Challenging Life Transitions
As adults, life transitions can feel far from empowering, because life transitions can often include loss: loss of a job, a marriage, and loved ones. If you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed right now because you are facing one or more life transitions, here are some ways you can navigate these choppy waters.
The Truth About Perfectionism
People with perfectionist tendencies often have thoughts and/or behaviors that make it HARDER to achieve their goals. Here are some signs you may be a perfectionist.
Creative Ideas for Improving Communication in Your Relationship
Many surveys find the number one reason for divorce is poor communication. Here are some ideas to improve communication in your own relationship.
Grief and Relationships: How Your Relationships Might Change When Facing Grief
Grieving can feel overwhelming. When you need the comfort of others the most, social connections often feel strained. Here are four ways relationships can shift when you are trying to navigate the loss of a loved one.
How to Help Manage a Loved One's Anxiety
When a friend or loved one suffers from anxiety, it can be intimidating or frustrating trying to help them cope. Here are some tips to help you manage a loved one’s anxiety.