Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the Consequences of Trauma It’s no secret that your childhood experiences can impact your mental health, personality, and behaviors in adulthood. Although not everyone who experiences trauma will struggle with long-term psychological effects, many people who survived childhood trauma go on to face a variety…
7 Signs You Are Dating a Narcissist Dating someone with narcissistic personality disorder or traits of narcissism can be devastating to your mental health. While many people have horror stories about toxic exes or unhealthy relationships, dating a narcissist is uniquely damaging. A narcissist is skilled at manipulating you, twisting…
How to Overcome Panic-Induced Avoidance Behaviors Sometimes, you simply might not be in the mood to see your friends, run errands, or talk about a particular topic with your coworkers. Avoiding specific situations from time to time is completely normal behavior and can be a sign that you’re in-tune with…
5 Benefits of Anger Management Therapy Anger is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time, but it can become problematic when it controls your behavior. When you feel intensely angry, you might be tempted to act recklessly or lash out at those around you. With healthy anger…
Signs You Have Attachment Issues The relationships you form with the people in your life can have a profound impact on your health and happiness. We all crave connection with others, but attachment issues sometimes get in the way. If you struggle with attachment issues, you may find it difficult…
Bipolar Disorder vs Depression: Understanding the Difference Depression and bipolar disorder both fall within the category of mood disorders, but these two diagnoses are actually very different. Although some of the symptoms and diagnostic criteria overlap, people with depression and people with bipolar disorder face unique challenges when managing their…
Psychotherapy for End of Life Care Approaching the end of life can be an incredibly difficult and emotional journey. No matter your age, your culture, or your medical history, nearing the end is likely to bring up intense feelings of grief, sadness, anger, or confusion. End of life care can…
6 Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation In such a busy and demanding world, it can be difficult to find a moment to stop and simply be present. We’re constantly surrounded by distractions, and we’re often thinking about what happened a few hours ago or what’s happening next week. In some ways,…
How to Overcome Codependency and Live a Happy Life Codependency is one of the most toxic and insidious traits that can affect a relationship. Our early experiences shape our behaviors, values, and beliefs later in life, so if your relationship with your parents or caretakers was strained in your younger…
Culturally Sensitive Therapy Cultural awareness is a core factor in connecting and empathizing with others. While all people have the same basic and fundamental needs regardless of their ethnic, religious, or cultural background, ignoring the impact that culture has on each and every one of us is irresponsible. We can’t…