Childhood Emotional Neglect: Signs, Long-Term Effects and Why It’s a Form of Trauma
Have you ever wondered, “Why do I feel this way when nothing terrible happened to me?” If you’ve ever felt that way, you aren’t alone and it’s usually the starting point for understanding childhood emotional neglect. While it is often overlooked, it is a real form...
AI Therapy: Risks, Benefits and How to Choose an AI Therapist Wisely
“Is AI therapy safe and can AI replace a therapist?”AI is now woven into nearly every corner of life. One example is the rise of AI therapists, mental health apps and chatbots that promise quick, cheap and 24/7 support. But when it comes to your mental health, the stakes are too high...
Emetophobia: Understanding and Treating the Fear of Vomiting
Trigger Warning: For those struggling with emetophobia, this may be uncomfortable to read Emetophobia, the intense fear of vomiting affects more people than many realize. A study in European Psychiatry found while severe cases can affect approximately 0.1% of the population, milder cases of...
Unhook from Overthinking: ACT Therapy Tools to Live with Purpose
Key TakeawaysGetting “hooked” means letting thoughts or feelings control your actions.ACT therapy techniques like defusion, acceptance and mindfulness help you create space from mental noise.You can feel anxiety or doubt and still act according to your values.Living with purpose means choosing...
Navigating Life’s Crossroads: Making Choices That Align with Your Values and Bring You Joy
Life is a series of choices and each decision shape the path towards the person you want to become. From the moment you wake up to the time you go to bed, you are making decisions. Some choices are small, like what to eat for breakfast, whether to get out of bed early and others are life...
Why Your Comfort Zone is Holding You Back
Have you every stayed in a job, relationship or routine even though you knew it wasn’t good for you? That pull toward the familiar is powerful but it often keeps us stuck in unhealthy patterns. Comfort zones may feel safe but they can block growth, reinforce anxiety and stop us from...
Running on Empty: Essential Self Care Tips to Recharge Your Mind and Body
In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with responsibilities, information and demands. Between taking care of others and meeting work deadlines, it’s easy to forget the most important person in your life: yourself. Without intentional self-care, your mental, emotional and...
Life Transitions and Coping with Change
TL;DR Life transitions are a normal part of life but can feel stressful, even for high-functioning professionals.Coping with change through routines, mindfulness, self-care and therapy can reduce anxiety and build...
Taming Your Inner Critic: Strategies to Quiet Negative Self-Talk
We all have an inner critic, that voice inside our heads that judges, criticizes and questions our worth. While it may have started as a way to motivate or protect us, it can easily become a source of anxiety, self-doubt and depression. Learning to recognize, challenge and manage your negative...