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Addressing Stigma and Misconceptions Surrounding Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a common condition that affects many people. It’s defined as pain that lasts for more than three months and can be constant or come and go. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions and stigma surrounding chronic pain. This makes life harder for those who suffer from it. Understanding…

DBT in Practice: Real-Life Applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most common and known therapy options. However, because of the high success rates of CBT, other therapy approaches have been created based on CBT. Dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, is one of the modified types of CBT. DBT has helped treat individuals…

What Is Chronic Grief Disorder?

Grief is a universal human experience — a natural response to loss. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or any significant change or transition, grief is a complex emotion that affects everyone differently. While it’s normal to experience intense sadness and mourning after…

Festive Fatigue: Recognizing and Addressing Holiday Burnout

The holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and togetherness! Yet, for many, the holidays bring not only excitement but also an overwhelming feeling of fatigue. ‘Tis the season for managing social events, shopping, traveling, cooking, and decorating. With the seemingly endless to-do lists, the holidays feel less like…

Shared Spaces: Tips for Managing Joint Custody and Home Transitions During Divorce

There are valid reasons why post-divorce co-parenting doesn’t happen. The presence of abuse, violence, or substance abuse are three examples. That aside, when couples with children split up, they must navigate the tricky process of joint custody. If both parents desire an active role in their children’s lives, they must…

How to Provide Grief Guidance and Support for Adolescents

There isn’t a how-to guide when it comes to grief support. While everyone will experience it at least once throughout their lifetime, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to how to handle or navigate it. The grieving process is unique to each individual, depending on their relationship with the person who…

Retirement Depression and How to Cope with This New Chapter

Picture this: you go from working 40+ hours a week with set routines and schedules, then one day, you retire and that routine is gone. People, places, and things you used to see are now memories, and it’s time to make new ones. When planning for retirement, it’s common to…

EMDR Isn’t As Mysterious As You Think, Here’s What It Involves

There are over 6 billion people in the world and no two people are exactly the same. Each and every person will have their own background, history, hobbies, interests, qualities, skills, and more. Since no two people are exactly the same, it can make it more difficult in certain situations,…

Stressors of Modern Parenthood: Reasons It’s Harder Today

When you think about it, parenting children today should be easier than ever before. Thanks to technology, you can check in on your kids often, stay connected with your whole family, have groceries delivered to your front door, and even monitor your little ones from your phone. However, multiple studies…

Gentle Parenting: Weighing the Pros and Cons

If you’re a parent or about to be one, you’ve undoubtedly researched different parenting styles. Maybe you already have an idea of the kind of parent you want to be and how you want to guide and discipline your child. One particular parenting style that has gained popularity over the…

Author: Narissa Singh

Addressing Stigma and Misconceptions Surrounding Chronic Pain

DBT in Practice: Real-Life Applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

What Is Chronic Grief Disorder?

Festive Fatigue: Recognizing and Addressing Holiday Burnout

Shared Spaces: Tips for Managing Joint Custody and Home Transitions During Divorce

How to Provide Grief Guidance and Support for Adolescents

Retirement Depression and How to Cope with This New Chapter

EMDR Isn’t As Mysterious As You Think, Here’s What It Involves

Stressors of Modern Parenthood: Reasons It’s Harder Today

Gentle Parenting: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Addressing Stigma and Misconceptions Surrounding Chronic Pain

DBT in Practice: Real-Life Applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

What Is Chronic Grief Disorder?

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