If you’re familiar with Greek mythology, you probably know the story of Narcissus, an extremely handsome man who cruelly rejected all of his romantic advances.…
Is the News Impacting Your Mental Health?
Have you noticed that listening to, reading, or watching the news is beginning to impact your mental health? You’re not alone. Now that the news…
People Pleasing: Breaking Out of the Cyle
Have you ever met someone who didn’t seem to care what other people thought and admired him or her? Maybe you even thought, “I wish…
The Practice of Trusting Your Gut
Trust your gut. It’s advice I have received many times, and advice I have generously given to others. But what does trusting your gut really…
Burned Out and Lost
Burnout is the latest buzzword in our demanding, pandemic-riddled world. Everyone seems to be talking about it. In fact, I recently read that over 300,000…
How “Leaning into Curiosity” Can Help Your Relationships
“We must learn how to lean into our vulnerability, stay curious, and practice courage.” —Brene Brown How many times has this happened in your relationship?…
Toxic Positivity
Messages that we need to be “okay” or “happy” are everywhere. From the moment we’re born, the second a baby cries, what do we instinctively…
Is Your Therapist Really Helping You with Your Anxiety?
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC In not-so-great news, these days many of us—and I mean MANY of us—are struggling with anxiety. There’s a global pandemic,…
Self-Compassion? I Hardly Know Her
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of self-compassion? Was it something along the lines of: “Yikes, I haven’t had that…
Educating Your Child or Teen about OCD
By Crystal Rodriguez Parents, did you know that, in contrast to many mental health issues, which frequently begin in adulthood, one issue—obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)—can begin…
Does Talking about Your Anxiety Help, or Hurt?
If you have anxiety, you may believe that talking to others about your worries is helpful. When you’re anxious, you may talk more, which is…
Relax, Nothing is Under Control
Catches your attention, this headline, doesn’t it? The first time I saw this quote, “Relax, nothing is under control,” I was partly intrigued, partly horrified,…
