Therapy has become an indispensable resource for those aiming to enhance their personal growth. Often stigmatized in the past, therapy is...

Supporting someone who is grieving: These 11 ground rules are essential. Few things bring comfort in the early days after meaningful...

You have the power to create the life you want to lead. Being who you want to be and living the life you want to lead takes active steps....

Mental health is a crucial part of our overall well-being. Just as we take care of our physical health with regular exercise and...

A Personal Perspective: What some people do once they get over the shock. My friend in Mexico unexpectedly lost her husband. She was...

The rise of technology has transformed various sectors, and healthcare is no exception. Virtual counseling, or online therapy, is...

How negative thinking hinders our relationships. Perfectionists' negative thinking patterns contribute to their need to be perfect....

Which activities make people most (and least) happy? How we spend our time impacts happiness. Some activities make us happier than...

Set and manage boundaries for your professional success and well-being. Boundaries build healthy relationships and are essential for...

Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked or stigmatized. In recent years, there has been...

Personal Perspective: Our sense of "self" is an illusion. Dualistic thinking creates a self that does not exist in reality. Our brains...

Is it true that people with borderline personality disorder can't change? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a condition...

Exploring the social influence on the brain signatures of self-esteem. The basis of self-esteem may be more related to others' opinions....

Exposure and response prevention may be enough to treat OCD. Exposure and response (or ritual) prevention (ERP) alone is as effective as...

The need to feel safe is a core driver of human behavior. Every person has a deep drive to feel safe. We are anxious when we feel unsafe....

Ways to protect yourself from emotional mind games. There's a difference between casual phrases and patterns of manipulative behavior....

Strategies for clinicians to support the mental health of LGBTQ+ parents. Parents today are facing a spike in parental and work demands...

Metaphors can help some young adults who experience psychosis. Optimal health care occurs when clinicians provide therapy compatible with...

Learning about these effects can help you be less critical of yourself. In previous posts, I’ve written about the effects of child sexual...

Sixty percent of second marriages end in divorce. The divorce rate among couples aged 50 and over has doubled since 1990. There is an...