We all are connected, not just in our social circles but with large communities, our country, and globally. Part of that increase in connectedness has its credit in social media …
How to Create Mindful Media Consumption
Category: Mental Health
3 Ways to Stop Harmful Self-Sabotage
It sounds counter-intuitive to human nature—the idea of harming oneself. Why would anyone actively participate in self-sabotage when their entire biological system is meticulously constructed to promote their survival? We …
Lessons from the Snowy Season
Thematic traits in literature set in wintertime focus on moments and stories filled with solitude, grief, depression, and death. While those are present in winter and there are reasons for …
How To Be a Decent Human Being
It is not unusual to witness tears or despair during therapy. The ending of a relationship, relentless work demands, financial insecurity, unexpected life transitions—people express sadness for what is happening …
Control: Expectations vs Reality
A common topic discussed in therapy is control. What it looks like, how it plays out, and the need for it. Control is the act of using power to influence …
On Feeling Overwhelmed
As we enter a new season, one where school started again, the holidays are around the corner, and things are up and running, life may feel overwhelming. What does it …