Everyone goes through periods of deep sadness and grief. For most, these feelings gradually fade away within a few days or weeks. However, prolonged periods of profound sadness that affects your ability to function, may be a sign of depression. There are different levels of severity and it can vary from person to person. 1 in 10 people experience depression...[ read more ]
Expectations about how your relationship should run or how your partner should treat you aren’t all bad because it does show that you value yourself and have standards. The issue is that oftentimes, your expectations don't match up to those of your significant other. These expectations come from our underlying beliefs that are shaped or formed by early life experiences...[ read more ]
“Here we go round the mulberry bush The mulberry bush, the mulberry bush Here we go round the mulberry bush So early in the morning” Do you remember that nursery rhyme? It’s been a while since I heard it myself. It reminded me of how often in life we go round and round and round when it comes to certain...[ read more ]
‘’Let’s be honest… life can be a train wreck at times! Cars break down, people get sick, events out of your control play out on the national and global stage. Loss, change, the unexpected… are all part and of this thing called life. It's easy to feel discouraged, overwhelmed, confused, and anxious. If any of these just described you, then...[ read more ]
Boundaries are limits that create healthy relationships with others. When we fail to identify and express our limits in relationships we run the risk of getting involved in difficult, drama-filled, and chaotic relationships. These relationships are usually a roller coaster ride with weeks full of bliss followed by weeks of hell, mixed in with an intense breakup and a passionate...[ read more ]
What is ADHD? Dealing with adult ADHD can be difficult and frustrating. The symptoms can have a negative impact on learning, relationships, and work/life balance. If you are trying to cope with adult ADHD, remember you are not alone and it’s not a failed normal. There are over 10 million adults diagnosed with adult ADHD. Well into adulthood, symptoms of...[ read more ]
What Are Negative Core Beliefs? Negative core beliefs are long standing, negative views we have of ourselves. In general, core beliefs are the stories we have in our head about ourselves, our lives and the people around us. Core beliefs are the pieces that make up our sense of self, our judgments, and the ways in which we perceive the...[ read more ]
Have you ever had a relationship where it felt like the two of you didn’t fit together well? Maybe you had different needs, expectations, communication styles, and ways of giving and receiving intimacy. It can be heartbreaking to be in a relationship that doesn’t mesh well. Many times relationships don’t work out for many reasons, but one aspect that most...[ read more ]
What is Social Anxiety? Most of us can feel nervous in new or high-pressure social situations; things like a first date, a job interview, a new school, etc. It can be a little stressful when you don’t know what to expect or how things will play out. We might even feel a bit unsettled in our stomach–or get the “butterflies”...[ read more ]
What is emotional numbness? Have you ever felt like you can’t make sense of the world around you? Or like you’re spending all of your time going through the motions of life, not actually living it? You might feel isolated, confused, forgetful, zoned out, tired, or empty inside. Feeling this way is known as emotional numbness. When you feel emotionally...[ read more ]