What to Talk About in Therapy Imagine this scenario. You just scheduled your first session with a therapist. You had a consultation with them and went over the basics of what you’d be interested in treating. The therapist seemed friendly and welcoming to talk to. There’s only one problem: you are so nervous! What can … Read more
7 Tips to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others Do you ask yourself, “Why do I compare myself to others?” Is it hard for you to see other people achieve things and not feel bad about yourself? Do you want to find ways stop comparing yourself to others and manage stress? If you answered “yes” to … Read more
Taking a Mental Health Day is Important We live in a hustle culture. We are urged to “go go go” and be productive almost all hours of the day. When we start to feel the effects of our ongoing work, it can really drain us. It is hard to be “on” like a light switch … Read more
Spotting Online Dating Red Flags As you probably know, online dating is the new norm in society. In 2021, over 30 million people were found using dating apps. We live in a digital age where a swipe of a finger can be the catalyst for an entire relationship. Dating culture has changed drastically from the … Read more
Introvert Qualities, Myths, and Power Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? Do you find yourself gravitating towards big crowds of people or feel more comfortable acting like a wallflower on the side? Is being an introvert bad? What are the advantages and disadvantages of being an introvert? Introverts and extroverts both possess … Read more
How to Accept Your Body It is the new year! If you haven’t already, you will start seeing the slogan “new year, new me” plastered everywhere. From hashtags to journal entries, these words invade the planet after the Time’s Square Ball drops in New York City. You may wonder what this phrase even means! Does … Read more
5 Steps to Thrive in the New Year Can you believe that it is almost the new year already? Have you made your new year’s resolutions yet? Does it include mental health? With COVID and the Omicron variant surging rapidly, many people have mixed feelings about the New Year. Understandably some people worry about change … Read more
Toxic Positivity: Its Harm, Risks, And Tips To Avoid It “Just be positive. Things could be worse.” “Look at the bright side. It’s a blessing in disguise.” “Everything happens for a reason. Things will be better soon. You’ll get over it.” “Stop being so negative. Good vibes only.” Do these sound familiar? How did you … Read more
7 Tips to Manage Stress for Highly Sensitive People Do you feel noise, light, and smell can easily overwhelm you? You seem to feel stressed easily over things you have to do within a short period of time? Does the world seem like to affect you more than others? You tend to have a rich … Read more
Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a disorder that affects .5% of Americans. Although a clinical diagnosis, you may hear the term “narcissists” used often to describe people. For example, you may have heard one of your friends call their ex-boyfriend a narcissist. What does this exactly mean? To learn more about this … Read more