As a Christian, Why See a Therapist?
You're a Christian who believes in the power of prayer, right? So why see a therapist when you're struggling mentally or emotionally? Isn't God enough? It's a reasonable question.
What Causes Postpartum Depression?
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of mood disorder that can affect new mothers. It's more intense than the "baby blues" that many women experience after childbirth.
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by persistent difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and being unable to fall back asleep.
5 Ways to Deal with an Emotionally Invalidating Partner
Have you ever felt like your partner just doesn't understand you? No matter how much you try to explain your feelings, it's like talking to a brick wall.
Teen Depression: How Common Is It & How Can You Help?
Depression affects a lot of teens — way more than you probably think. The tricky thing is that symptoms can appear differently in teens than in adults.
How Common is Non-Monogamy?
You probably know a few folks in open relationships who practice ethical non-monogamy. But is that just in your social circle, or is non-monogamy way more widespread than most people think?
Can Anxiety Cause Chronic Pain?
You wake up with a dull ache radiating across your shoulders and creeping up your neck. As you try to go about your day, the pain intensifies until it feels like a vice grip crushing your skull.
Understanding the Wide Reach of Substance Abuse
You probably know someone who has struggled with substance abuse. Maybe it's a family member, a friend, or even yourself. Substance abuse affects millions of people across all ages, races, and backgrounds.
EMDR: The 8 Phases
EMDR therapy, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, aims to relieve distress from traumatic memories and other disturbing experiences.
Tips for Parenting a Child with ADHD
Let's be honest — parenting any child is tough, but parenting one with ADHD can feel especially challenging. You want to be patient and understanding, but their boundless energy and struggle will push every button you have.
Emotional Eating & How to Stop It
Emotional eating is using food to make yourself feel better rather than eating because you're hungry. Many of us turn to food for comfort during difficult times or when experiencing negative emotions.
5 Ways to Stop Negative Thought Patterns
Your thoughts have immense power over your life and experiences. What you think and believe creates your reality. Negative thoughts drain your energy and motivation, while positive thoughts expand your potential.
How to Develop the Skills to Understand and Respond to Other’s Emotions
You know how sometimes you just can’t quite figure out what’s happening in someone else’s head? For example, when your friend laughs at a joke you don’t get, or your partner seems annoyed but says they’re “fine.”
5 Ways to Cope with Empty Nest Depression
When kids move out for the first time, it’s normal to feel sad or lonely. However, for some parents, the emotions are more intense and long-lasting.
Where Does Social Anxiety Come From?
It's human nature to crave connection with other people. It's one of the most basic needs that we all have. However, even though it's natural to crave social connection, socializing doesn't come naturally for everyone.
When Does Substance Use Become Abuse?
Substance Abuse Disorder (SAD) is more common than many people are led to believe. Not only that, but substance abuse disorders, unfortunately, also commonly co-exist with many mental health conditions.
How Teen Brains Differ from Adult Brains
We often look back at our teenage years with rose-colored glasses. As time passes, it's often not hard to only remember the good times you had and none of the bad.
How to Recover from Emotional Trauma
It's common to experience at least one traumatic event throughout somebody's lifetime.
How to Help Someone with PTSD
It's hard to watch your loved ones struggle with their mental health. It feels even worse when you realize that one of the main reasons why they are struggling is due to a traumatic experience.
What Causes Video Game Addiction?
Video games are a favorite hobby for any gender or age group. Unfortunately, there comes a point when a video game moves past being a hobby and becomes a full-blown addiction.