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Before You Blow Up Your ASD/Neurotypical Marriage, Read This
Partnerships between individuals who have the traits or diagnosis of autism spectrum (previously including Asperger’s syndrome) and individuals who do not (often called neurotypical) ... Read More
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After the Apology: When Being Sorry Isn’t Enough
All close relationships have difficult moments, times when partners feel hurt, disappointed, or frustrated with one another. But some wounds are so deep they threaten the fabric of the ... Read More
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How Trauma Can Undermine a Marriage (and How to Fix It)
Marriages are often perceived by those who aren’t in them or by those who have suffered in them to be a place of restriction, resentment, and lack of understanding. Many other people, ... Read More
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Does Therapy for Low Self-Esteem Really Work?
How can being in therapy improve your self-esteem? Once we understand both the roots of self-esteem and the essence of therapy, the answer becomes clear. Self-esteem has been described ... Read More
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Rethinking 10 Outdated (but Commonly Used) Psychology Terms
Definitions convey meaning, but in the mental health field they have also historically wrought serious consequences, often while reflecting progress, procrastination, and prejudice. As ... Read More
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‘Life-Transforming’: Divorce Implications for Adolescents
At an age when human development can be awkward and challenging, a large number of children are additionally burdened with their parents’ divorce and resulting implications. Parental ... Read More
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The Gap Year: Mental Health Benefits of Taking Time Off
Many young adults have chosen, especially in recent years, to embark on what is known as a gap year. It has become more common for students to take a year off between high school and college. ... Read More
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Why We Don’t Talk About Mental Health When We Need To
We all have things and ideas and ventures that we turn over in our minds, sometimes on paper, maybe with other people who share our inconsistent commitments—projects that, even in their ... Read More
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Is Depression an Illness? Or Part of the Human Condition?
Recently, I’ve found myself somewhat annoyed at the Pinterest mental health community. I know some may consider it taboo to disagree with other mental health professionals or, worse, ... Read More
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Self-Care in Relationships: Creating ‘Me’ Time Within a ‘We’
In today’s busy society, where everyone is scrambling to find time for (fill-in-the-blank activity/ person), it can be challenging to carve out time that’s entirely for you. However, ... Read More
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6 Signs the Single Life Is Right for You Right Now
Let’s face it: being single can be really hard! No matter your age, people are always asking, “So are you seeing anyone?” or, “Have you met anyone special lately?” Society at ... Read More
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Making Your Relationship Work During a Career Transition
Three is a crowd in most relationships, but if there are shared financial goals and obligations, your job may be an important part of the party. When your relationship with your job turns ... Read More