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Chances are you have heard the term gaslighting; it was even Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year in 2022. The psychology buzzword has been heavily used (and misused!) in recent years, which can, unfortunately, dilute its meaning. The definition of gaslighting is...
My client sits on the couch across from me with a pained expression. She and her partner just had another fight where his anger scared and belittled her. When this situation happened not long ago, she promised herself she would leave if it ever happened again. But...
Have you ever found yourself in a vicious cycle, worrying at length about a potential negative event? Your brain becomes filled with spiraling thoughts about the what-ifs, and you’re unable to focus. These feelings are uncomfortable to say the least. You fear how...
Are you feeling stressed? Or anxious? How about burned out? Counseling Today recently dedicated an article to differentiating those three terms, and it’s no surprise, considering the circumstances. You’ve probably been affected by at least one of the above, thanks...
After recently returning from a trip to the Pacific Northwest, I’ve been reflecting on how traveling is one of the best ways to improve your mental health, yet it is often underrated. Traveling can help reduce your stress and anxiety and has the opportunity to help...
It’s that time of year again where our inboxes, televisions, conversations, and social media feeds are filling up with ideas for New Year’s resolutions and all the things we supposedly need to change about our lives to be happier and healthier. They always sound...
“Happy Holidays!” This phrase is thrown around all throughout the holiday season, and yet for many people, the holidays are the least happy time of the year. Holiday loneliness often shows up for people in many different situations, causing feelings of hopelessness...
Welcome to adulthood, right?! Graduate college...start a new job....move out of your childhood home (for real, this time)...nothing says adulting best than your first time picking out health insurance, budgeting every expense, and balancing the ever-changing...
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” -Audre Lorde Many of us regard self-care as a luxury. But caring for ourselves and making sure we have what we need to be well is as Audre Lorde put it, “self-preservation.” Without tending...
With the Covid-19 vaccine available widely now and new recommendations from the CDC for fully vaccinated people to be able to resume activities without wearing masks or physically distancing, our world is adjusting to another major change: life post-pandemic. For...
