People go about their lives feeling anxious and not knowing what they’re experiencing. That might be due to cultural reasons, lack of access to mental health information, or being consistently told by others that “it’s all in your head.” Well, it’s actually not. And here’s why. Our brains are wired for survival, so throughout the …
The majority of people will seek out professional therapy and counseling services at some point in their life. Our society is becoming more open and accepting of people seeking therapy and counseling, so mental health services are slightly more accessible now than in the past. As humans, we’re pretty resilient when it comes to moving …
What does it mean to be “neurodivergent”? While the word itself sounds scary, its meaning is far less terrifying. Someone who is neurodivergent simply thinks, behaves, and acts differently to the world than one who is “neurotypical”. This does not mean they have a disability, it just means that they have different challenges. The neurodivergent …
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Communication in relationships takes conscious effort on our part, especially if we’ve had unhealthy relationships in the past. Being vulnerable with our partners can be extremely uncomfortable, yet a necessary part of having a long lasting relationship. Below are four communication mistakes you can avoid to foster a healthy and emotionally safe relationship. 1) Making …
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, also known as EMDR, is a type of psychotherapy that has been proven to be effective for treating emotional trauma. If you are considering EMDR therapy, you may be wondering what to expect from your sessions. In this article, we’ll discuss the basics of EMDR and what you can …
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Culture has multiple layers including social norms, beliefs, values, morals, and ethics. Where we grow up, how we grow up, and the culture we grow up with (whether one or many) dictates a lot about who we become. It impacts our personal belief system, values, morals, and how we experience the world. Many people are …