Have you ever felt like you’re made up of many different parts? Maybe one part of you is super confident at work, but another part feels like an insecure kid in social situations. Or perhaps you’ve noticed an inner critic constantly nitpicking your choices, while another part of you just wants to be left alone […]
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Let’s talk about mental health for a moment. It’s such a huge part of our overall well-being, yet many of us struggle to know when it’s time to ask for help. Life can throw all kinds of challenges our way, and sometimes those challenges show up as emotional struggles or even physical symptoms. But how
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to alleviate distress. While the underlying mechanisms of OCD are similar, the condition can present in various forms, depending on the individual’s specific obsessions and compulsions. Importantly, the way OCD manifests may differ
Many of us find ourselves reflecting on how we were raised, thinking about how our parents’ actions, values, and habits shaped us. Looking at our past and how we were raised can help us become better parents ourselves. Here are some key qualities that can signal positive parenting, each representing the unique ways parents nurture,
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Choosing the right trauma therapist can be a transformative step in the healing process, but it’s not always easy to know where to start. When we are hurting, it can be difficult to take the steps towards healing. Whether you’ve experienced a single traumatic event or ongoing, complex trauma, the therapist you choose can make
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What Is Emotion-Focused Therapy? Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is a therapeutic approach that prioritizes emotions as the key to understanding and resolving psychological issues. Developed by Dr. Leslie Greenberg in the 1980s, it helps individuals become more aware of their emotions, process them in healthy ways, and use emotional insights to drive personal and relational growth.
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As summer comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reassess how we balance our careers with our personal lives. Work-life balance refers to maintaining harmony between the time and energy you dedicate to your job and the time you invest in personal activities, relationships, and self-care. Striking this balance is key to a
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