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Blame Game: How Pointing Fingers Worsens Conflict

Communication is key in any relationship. Having strong and effective communication may not mean you’ll entirely avoid conflict or uncomfortable conversations. Instead, it means you can get through those challenging times much smoother together. Some individuals like to participate in the blame game when they’re in conflict with someone else.…

Chronic Depression vs. Seasonal Depression: Understanding the Differences

Winter is in full swing, and for up to 5% of the adult population, that means seasonal depression symptoms are likely to have shown up as well. Seasonal depression occurs when you experience some of the common symptoms of depressive disorder during a particular time of year — usually winter.…

Balancing Emotions: Managing Rejection Sensitivity in Your Relationship

No one wants to feel rejected, especially when they’re in a relationship with someone they love. Feeling judged or turned away by your partner can be especially hurtful. But, for someone with rejection sensitivity, those feelings can be even more extreme. Rejection sensitivity is a characteristic that causes someone to…

Why Is Self-Care So Difficult?

Self-care has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years. But it’s so much more than pampering yourself with expensive things or lavish getaways. Rather, self-care is about finding small ways to prioritize your well-being every day. Yet, it can still be difficult. Work, life, relationships, problems can often…

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…

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…

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,…

Validating Your Partner: The Art of Acknowledgment and Appreciation

If you were asked to name all the attributes you desire in a partner, where would validating appear on your list? Would it even be included? You see, plenty of folks will justifiably talk about trust, honesty, open-mindedness, and more. But there’s just not enough conversation about the art of…

Category: <span>Therapy</span>

Blame Game: How Pointing Fingers Worsens Conflict

Chronic Depression vs. Seasonal Depression: Understanding the Differences

Balancing Emotions: Managing Rejection Sensitivity in Your Relationship

Why Is Self-Care So Difficult?

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

What Is Chronic Grief Disorder?

Festive Fatigue: Recognizing and Addressing Holiday Burnout

How to Provide Grief Guidance and Support for Adolescents

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

Validating Your Partner: The Art of Acknowledgment and Appreciation

Blame Game: How Pointing Fingers Worsens Conflict

Digital Literacy for Teens: How to Avoid Online Misinformation

Chronic Depression vs. Seasonal Depression: Understanding the Differences

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