Women in Midlife: Strategies for Growth
Are you a woman in midlife? Hold on tight: there’s a wild ride ahead. It’s not good and it’s not bad. It IS whatever you choose to make it. It’s true. The journey through m
Emotional Neglect: Understanding Trauma Beyond the Visible
Trauma is a rampant topic these days. Look no further than Instagram and TikTok and you will be exposed to an abundance of posts about complex PTSD, emotional dysregulation, and di
The Challenge of Change: Understanding and Overcoming Ingrained Behaviors
Change is an intrinsic part of the human experience and one we often cannot control. But what about when we want to control it and can’t? When we want to make a positive change i
Surviving Trauma: The Road to Recovery
Trauma can deeply embed itself into the fabric of our being, affecting our minds, bodies, and spirits in profound ways. Trauma recovery is not simply about overcoming past events;
Ditch the New Year’s Resolutions and Embrace a Single Word
As we welcome in 2024, many of us will engage in the age-old tradition of setting New Year’s Resolutions. Yet, despite our best intentions, these resolutions often fade away, lea
Vicarious Trauma & Empathic Distress: The Impact of Global Crises on Our Mental Health
In a world interconnected by technology, the distressing news of violence in the Ukraine and Gaza reaches us in real-time, often leaving us with a wide range of experiences in resp
Psychedelics in Therapy: A Fresh Look at an Old Idea
Psychedelics, once associated with the hippie culture of the 1960s, are making a comeback. But this time, they’re not just appearing in music festivals, retreats, or on college c
Stop the Social Comparison and Feel Better (Without Therapy)
Social comparison is one of the most insidious and destructive games we can play, and nearly always leads to a decrease in mood. It is the practice of looking at the lives of other
Managing Depression: 13 Lifestyle Changes That Heal
“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also harder to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to
