Anxiety isn’t a one-size-fits-all issue. There are many different types of anxiety that can impact your quality of life. Some people struggle with performance anxiety or intense worry. Others have a fear of social interactions and settings. Some people even deal with relationship anxiety. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, because therearedifferent types…
There is no excuse for infidelity of any kind. Partners who betray trust should be held accountable and should take responsibility for their actions. That said, it can be very important to discover what led to the affair. With that in mind, we set off to explore the connection between…
There is no definitive list of who can experience trauma — because anyone can. Children, teenagers, adults, men, and women can all go through something traumatic and experience symptoms of trauma. Trauma, at the base level, is a response to a highly emotional event or situation. Trauma commonly occurs after…
Accepting that grief has stages is a comforting thought. Losing a loved one is a jolting and disorienting experience. Hence, it can offer a hint of solace to envision the ensuing mourning period as having a structure. In a general sense, it does. But we’d all be better served if…
Effective communication is essential for any healthy relationship. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be easier said than done. Maybe a lack of healthy communication was the downfall of your marriage, or maybe it just didn’t help matters as you were struggling with other issues. Whatever the case, building good communication skills…
We live in a money-based society. As a result, so many of us center our dreams and goals around attaining wealth. All the while, we recognize that the acquisition of money can often be a mixed blessing. Of course, it simplifies life in myriad ways. At the same time, wealth…
In our last blog post, we introduced the idea of a psychological assessment. What is it? How does it work? How and why is it used? Needless to say, there’s more to know. More specifically, you might wonder what the benefits of an assessment are. We will go into more…
In the first three installments of this series, we’ve delved into the basics of psychological assessments. More specifically, we’ve narrowed things down to discuss testing for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As we wrap up, let’s shine a light on another common need: psychological assessment for learning disorders. When a child is…
Individuals, couples, or families reach out to psychologists for a wide range of reasons. Sometimes, the circumstances call for a psychological and/or academic assessment. While it can be clear that challenges exist, it’s not simple to identify causes without diving deeper. A psychological assessment is a giant step in that…
So much of our everyday life revolves around our relationships. Not just romantic partners; I’m talking about relatives, friends, and more. Meanwhile, much of our adult relationships are based on our childhood experiences. That’s when we develop the attachment style that can follow us for the rest of our life.…