In recent years, there has been a growing awareness and acceptance surrounding mental health issues and the importance of therapy. However, misconceptions and myths about mental health and therapy persist, often preventing individuals from seeking the help they need. It’s crucial to debunk these myths to promote a better understanding of mental health and encourage …
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People-pleasing, while seemingly innocuous, can become a pattern of behavior that undermines our well-being and authenticity. It’s a tendency to prioritize others’ needs and desires over our own, often at the expense of our mental health and personal boundaries. While it may appear as a mere personality trait, digging deeper reveals its roots often lie …
While therapy can be immensely beneficial for many individuals, it’s important to acknowledge that it may not always be the right fit or yield the desired results for everyone. Recognizing when therapy is not working is crucial for making informed decisions about your mental health care. Here are several signs to watch out for: One …
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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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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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 …