Navigating the Conversation: Discussing Therapy with Your Teen
Navigating the Conversation: Discussing Therapy with Your Teen Parenting a teenager comes with its own set of challenges, and recognizing the need for therapy is a crucial but often delicate aspect. Initiating a conversation about therapy with your teen requires sensitivity, understanding, and open communication. This blog explores effective strategies for broaching the topic of […]
Unveiling the Silent Struggle: Recognizing the Signs of Postpartum Anxiety
Unveiling the Silent Struggle: Recognizing the Signs of Postpartum Anxiety Welcoming a new life into the world is a momentous occasion, but the journey into motherhood comes with its share of challenges. While postpartum depression has gained visibility, there’s an equally pressing concern that often slips through the cracks—postpartum anxiety. This exploration shines a light […]
Navigating Gaslighting: Recognition, Response, and Resources
Navigating Gaslighting: Recognition, Response, and Resources In the labyrinth of human relationships, gaslighting stands as a dark distortion of reality. Beyond understanding what gaslighting truly is, it’s crucial to recognize its occurrence, respond effectively, and seek the necessary help. This blog delves deeper into these aspects, providing guidance and resources for those facing gaslighting. Identifying […]
Breaking the Cycle: Taking Responsibility for Mental Health
Breaking the Cycle: Taking Responsibility for Mental Health In recent times, there’s been a noticeable trend where adult children are attributing their mental health issues to their parents. While it’s essential to acknowledge the impact of upbringing, dwelling on blame may hinder personal growth. This blog explores the reasons behind this phenomenon, assesses its helpfulness, […]
Understanding Narcissistic Victim Syndrome: A Road to Healing
Understanding Narcissistic Victim Syndrome: A Road to Healing Narcissistic Victim Syndrome (NVS) is a complex and often misunderstood psychological condition that can significantly impact individuals who have been in relationships with narcissistic personalities. It’s crucial to shed light on what NVS is, how it affects people, and the steps one can take towards healing. What […]
Balancing Bonds: Setting Boundaries Without Losing Connection in Relationships
Balancing Bonds: Setting Boundaries Without Losing Connection in Relationships Relationships thrive on connection, understanding, and shared experiences, but the delicate art of setting boundaries can sometimes be misconstrued as building walls. In this blog, we’ll explore the harmonious dance between establishing personal boundaries and nurturing connections, ensuring that both partners feel heard, respected, and valued. […]
Unhealthy Ways Stress Shows Up In Our Lives and Healthy Ways to Cope
When was the last time you have felt “stressed out”? Was it today? Everyone experiences stress in their lives for lots of different reasons. So, what is stress, exactly? Stress is a natural reaction in your body to changes that require you to adjust or respond. The stress response is physical tension in the body […]
Why We Share Everything On Social Media
You probably use social media every day, but have you ever paused to wonder just how many platforms are out there and what they each bring to the table? Maybe you’re tossing out quick thoughts on Twitter, posting snapshots on Instagram, or getting lost in YouTube and TikTok videos. Every platform has its own flavor—a different way […]
Amazing Benefits of Gratitude
There is often a lot of talk, especially during the holiday season, about gratitude. Friends and family posting on social media the things they are grateful for throughout the month of November. Sharing family memories and good times with friends using hashtags like #blessed and #grateful. t’s so nice to reflect on all the […]
Ambiguous Loss: What the 5 Stages of Grief Look Like During the Pandemic
Typical Grief Normally, when you think about grief, the death of a loved one comes to mind. This is a concrete example of a loss – a definite end. The person was here and now they are not. Experiencing this type of loss also comes with working through any number of the 5 stages of […]