Have you ever felt like you are drowning in a sea of notifications? You sit down to relax for a moment, only to be interrupted by a text message from your family member asking for help, a social media notification indicating that you have a new comment on your post, and a spam call from … Read more
In two previous blogs, I explained what dissociation is and how it can show up in your day-to-day life. If you’ve read these, or you’ve spoken to a mental health professional, have a dissociation-related diagnosis, or you want to try some skills to see if they help with what you’re experiencing, whether it’s dissociation or … Read more
Whether you are a client seeking care, a student looking to broaden their understanding, or a business owner interested in what types of professionals best meet your needs – the path to understanding the many options in the mental health field can be a confusing one. In this blog, I’ll give you a brief summary … Read more
ADHD and Its Surprising Physical Health Sidekicks When we talk about ADHD, we often think of the classic signs: difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. But ADHD isn’t just about struggling to sit still or missing deadlines. There’s a lot more going on beneath the surface, including some surprising physical health symptoms and conditions that many … Read more
Alexithymia is a personality trait characterized by difficulty identifying and expressing emotions, both in oneself and in others. While alexithymia is not classified as a mental health disorder, it is often linked with various psychological and physical conditions and can significantly affect interpersonal relationships and emotional well-being. People with alexithymia typically struggle with four primary … Read more
Many of the most challenging experiences that human beings face unfold within close interpersonal relationships. Whether the conflict takes place between a Mother and a daughter, a married couple, or two close roommates, many individuals describe conflictual encounters in close interpersonal relationships as incredibly stressful events. While there are many mental health skills that are … Read more
You may be wondering, is dialectical behavioral therapy effective for managing my obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? This is a great question as there is a lot of conflicting information available online. In this blog, we will go over the evidence-based treatments for OCD and dive into how DBT can be an effective strategy in managing … Read more
I am in the process of moving right now, which most everyone can agree is a stressful process. There is never a dull moment in my life right now. Throughout this last month, I was reminded of an issue that I face with my mental health that I know others often experience: task paralysis. The … Read more
Just to clarify right off the cuff- not actual cows, like ‘mooooo,’ cows. By COWs, I mean “Crisis of the Week,” or the stuff going on in your immediate, right now, day-to-day life. A lot of modes of therapy allow for clients to come in and talk with their therapist about whatever they want, which … Read more
How often do we hear phrases like “time is money” or “time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” Time management is important to life functioning and a skill directly impacted by attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) which can influence forgetfulness, time blindness, and lack of motivation for difficult tasks. This short guide is … Read more