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Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is often misunderstood in popular culture. It is commonly simplified and portrayed in media as obsession with cleanliness or order i.e. handwashing or arranging objects on a specific ... Read More
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What is Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a well-known mental health condition that arises from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. However, a lesser-known but equally significant ... Read More
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How Social Media Affects Mental Health, and What to Do About It
Social media has undoubtedly changed the way we connect, communicate, and engage with the world. It has transformed from a tool for sharing vacation photos to an all-encompassing platform ... Read More
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The Complex Grief of Ambiguous Loss: Losing Someone Who is Still Present
Ambiguous vs. Unambiguous Loss When I looked into my loved one’s eyes during one of her first manic episodes, I did not recognize the eyes staring back at me. Equally heartbreakingly, ... Read More
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How to Overcome Trauma and Reclaim Your Life
Trauma is a deeply personal experience, and if you’re reading this, I want you to know that your feelings are valid. You are not alone in your healing journey, and while the road ... Read More
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How Can Therapy Help You Overcome Death Anxiety?
What is Death Anxiety in Psychology? Death anxiety is a persistent presence in our lives. It’s often unspoken and misunderstood, but it’s a core fear that shapes how we live. ... Read More
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Is Therapy Right for My Child?
Life throws curveballs at everyone, and kids are no exception. From navigating social pressures and academic demands to dealing with family changes and personal struggles, childhood ... Read More
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Simple Steps to Start Journaling for Mental Health Today
Over the years, I’ve noticed how journaling can really help support therapy. Writing things down lets people explore their thoughts more fully, discover hidden patterns, and learn ... Read More
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Talking it Out: How Couples Therapy Can Help
Have you ever watched two people argue and thought, “Wow, they could really use some help?” Maybe you’ve even felt that way about your own relationship. When things get ... Read More
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The Link Between People-Pleasing Tendencies and Mental Health Disorders
People-pleasing tendencies often arise from a complex interplay of childhood experiences, cultural influences, and family dynamics. While being considerate and accommodating is generally ... Read More
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Breaking up with the New Year
As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, many of us embrace the familiar mantra of “New Year, New Me.” It offers optimism, a fresh start, and the promise of transformation. It’s ... Read More
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How to make today better no matter what happens
“You cannot keep birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair.”~ Martin Luther Unpleasant, challenging, and, frankly, bad things happen ... Read More
