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EMDR with Complex Trauma: It Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
Clients are sometimes hesitant to start EMDR, and for good reason. The idea of dredging up painful experiences from your past is uncomfortable, there’s tons of horror stories floating around the internet of people getting retraumatized with bad EMDR work, and frankly...
Were You in a Cult?
One of the most insidious things about cults is that most cult members don’t believe they are in a cult. We could each of us ask ourselves, “Am I in a cult?” and more than likely we would say “of course not,” regardless of the truth. So how would we even know? I grew...
8 Principles for Empowering Your Teens Self-Esteem
Have you ever heard of the acorn analogy? It's the idea that acorns can only grow to the degree that they have been nurtured from nature: sunlight, rain and nutrients from soil. Even if the acorn has a slow start, this soon-to-be oak tree can accelerate in growth and...
The Unique Benefits of Therapy for Lawyers
Practicing law is one of the most demanding and high-pressure professions, with demandingworkloads, high stakes, and unyielding pressure to perform. While these challenges can bedaunting, therapy offers lawyers a valuable opportunity to manage stress, improve their...
A How-To Guide on Breaking Up with Your Therapist
I was recently asked by a friend how they should word an email breaking up with their therapist. “Breaking up” with or “terminating” sessions can be a hard and vulnerable thing to do, so I’m here to help with some ideas if you find yourself in this position as a...
Laziness Versus Rest: An Unobstructed Look into How I Wrote This Blog
I’m going to be completely honest with you. I had planned to write this blog about laziness and rest very scientifically and it was going to sound like a gosh darn essay. Now however, the deadline has come, and I am left with a very interesting and ironic situation....
Embracing Strength: Why Therapy is a Sign of Strength in Young Men
Society’s perception of therapy has evolved significantly over the years, yet many still view it as a last resort or a sign of weakness. This couldn't be further from the truth, especially for young men. Seeking therapy is a courageous act that demonstrates strength,...
The Power of Repair: Strengthening Relationships Through Effective Conflict Resolution
In the journey of any relationship, conflict is inevitable. Whether it's a romantic partnership, a friendship, or a family connection, disagreements and misunderstandings will happen. The key to maintaining a healthy and thriving relationship isn't avoiding conflict...
Childhood Emotional Neglect Part 3: Healing Emotional Neglect to be a Better Parent, Partner, and Person
**This blog is a continuation of my previous post "Childhood Emotional Neglect Part 2: 5 Ways in Which Childhood Emotional Neglect Still Hurts Us". If you haven’t read part two, double back and read it here before moving forward with this entry. If my last two...
Discrimination is Dangerous to Fat People’s Mental Health- Why and What Mental Health Professionals Can Do to Help
The word “fat” isn’t supposed to be a dirty word, a joke, or a judgment. Instead, “fat” is a neutral word describing the type of body a person has, just like the descriptions of “thin,” “tall,” and “short.” “Fat” can be triggering for many people who have only been...
Childhood Emotional Neglect Part 2: 5 Ways in Which Childhood Emotional Neglect Still Hurts Us
**This blog is a continuation of my previous post "Childhood Emotional Neglect Part 1: I've Had a Difficult Childhood, Especially Lately". If you haven’t read part one, double back and read it here before moving forward with this entry. Are you unsure if you...