How to Make Your Voice Heard in the Workplace
In any workplace, having your voice heard can be challenging, especially if you're navigating layers of identity, company hierarchy, or personality dynamics. Whether it's because of systemic issues or personal experiences, many people find themselves feeling...
Chronic Pain and Its Connection to Trauma
Chronic pain is a condition that affects millions of people, but its causes can sometimes be more complex than physical injury or illness. For many, chronic pain is tied to emotional trauma, often in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. If you’ve experienced trauma,...
Dating Someone with Depression: Tips for Supporting Your Partner (And Yourself)
Nearly 30% of American adults have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. It’s one of the most prevalent mental health conditions, and it can be extremely challenging to deal with. Depression can look like a black hole; it saps your ability to...
The Different Types of Intrusive Thoughts and How to Reduce Them
Have you ever had a thought pop into your head and it scared you because you didn’t know where it came from and it was distressing? That’s an intrusive thought. These are thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere, often accompanied by distress. These are not simply...
Caring for Yourself Between Therapy Sessions
Beginning therapy is truly a commitment. Although it is typically one hour a week or every other week, it can open up so much between sessions. You might find yourself feeling depleted or emotionally drained. Sometimes there is anxiety or exhaustion before or after a...
Is It Possible to Eat Too Healthy? Orthorexia’s Impact
Disordered eating is a big problem, especially for women and girls. Globally, almost a third of girls demonstrated disordered eating, and the prevalence of disordered eating continues to increase. While the DSM-V only includes five diagnosable eating disorders–...
When You and Your Partner Don’t Agree on Election Day
Election Day can stir a lot of emotions, and for couples with differing political beliefs, it can be especially challenging. In today’s polarized climate, it’s increasingly common for partners to find themselves on opposite sides of the political spectrum. While these...
What Causes Anxiety?
Anxiety is an experience familiar to many people, marked by feelings of worry, nervousness, or fear. While it's common to feel anxious in certain situations, like before a big presentation or during a stressful event, some folks experience anxiety on a much more...
Managing Election Stress in a Time of Political Divide
In recent years, political polarization has reached unprecedented levels. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, it’s likely that you’ve experienced some degree of stress or anxiety surrounding elections. As emotions flare up and political discussions...
What if Your Partner Wants to Open the Relationship but You Don’t?
While non-monogamy and polyamory are on the rise today, most American adults probably had monogamy as your relationship model. Just you and one partner– and while that works for many people, it doesn’t for others. There are many reasons that your partner might want to...
What is Vicarious Trauma and How It Could Be Affecting You
Sometimes it seems like it’s impossible to get away from the bad stuff. Our world is complicated, and while there’s a lot of good and beautiful things, reality can be very disturbing. You might find yourself constantly exposed to images of distress, whether it's...
Did You Ghost a Friendship but Want to Rekindle the Flame? How to Reconnect After a Friendship Grew Distant
Friendships are some of the most meaningful relationships we have, offering companionship, support, and shared memories. But life happens; people get busy, priorities shift, and sometimes, we unintentionally drift apart from friends. Maybe you were overwhelmed with...
How to Support Your Anxious Partner
Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 Americans experience an anxiety disorder at some point during their lives? And this number is growing higher every year. Anxiety can affect anyone, and it often manifests in various ways that can impact a relationship. Understanding how...
When Global Tensions Are at an All Time High: Tips to Help You Get Through the Day
Sometimes it seems like it’s been a while since we’ve heard good news. In times of global turmoil, it's natural to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even hopeless. The world can seem like a chaotic place where problems feel too big to handle as an individual. From...
Why Do We Keep Having The Same Arguments?
Relationships can be incredibly fulfilling, yet they often come with challenges that can feel insurmountable. One of the most frustrating experiences for couples is the sense of running into the same arguments repeatedly, with no resolution in sight. These recurring...
Understanding Breakups: Insights from Neuroscience and Therapy
This goes without saying, but breakups are tough. Following a breakup you may have trouble eating and sleeping, you may cry (a lot), and you may feel a physical aching or heaviness. You may find yourself waking up in the morning, and for a brief second, feeling...
Just Keep Swimming
“When life gets you down, do you know what you gotta do? Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.”- Dory from Finding Nemo “Just do the next right thing. Take a step, step again. It is all that I can to do the next right thing.” - Anna from Frozen I could go on and...
How to Talk About Exploring Non-Monogamy With Your Partner
Love can take many forms. You might love one person, of your gender or another. You might be aromantic and not feel romantic attraction to anybody. Or maybe you’re one of the approximately 5% of American adults who identify as polyamorous and love multiple people....
Financial Intimacy: What Is It and Why Is It Important in a Relationship?
Today, let’s break some of these taboos. Let’s talk about financial intimacy and how to talk about money within your relationship. These conversations can be tough, but they are absolutely worth it. Why Financial Conversations Matter Money plays a critical role in the...
5 Signs You’re Suppressing Your Feelings
If you haven’t learned how to process your emotions, they can begin to feel really heavy. Maybe you’ve pushed them down for a long time and don’t know how to get back in touch with them. Sometimes we learn to suppress our emotions in a way to survive and cope. It's...
Experiencing Pain During Sex?
Sex should be a pleasure for everyone involved but for many it can be uncomfortable or even painful. If you experience pain during sex it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong it may mean there’s an underlying medical condition or other factors to address. While...