We hear the word “dysfunction” often but do we really know what it is? What does it look like? Typically when we live in a state of dysfunction, we rarely recognize it. When we grow up is dysfunctional patterns it becomes so normalized to us. This can be hard for us to see our own …
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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 …
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 …
As children, we’re learning about ourselves, relationships, the world, and everything in between. Everything is new to us and we highly depend on our parents to teach us what we need to know. We have basic needs like shelter, clothing, food, water, and physical safety. We have needs to emotionally connect with our parents and …
Newcomers are often nervous and unsure what to expect when starting therapy. You might have heard horror stories, or positive ones, from those close to you. But if you’re wondering what to expect throughout your therapy process, below are some guidelines: 1.) The beginning. Your first one to two sessions will typically look different than …
Most people don’t know what happens behind closed doors in insurance companies, especially when it comes to mental health services. These kinds of services might include counseling, psychiatry, inpatient or residential treatment, and other lower levels of intensive treatment. When you’re seeking out new mental health services it might feel like your only option is …