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Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!

Women struggling with ADHD

Little-Known Facts About ADHD in Women & Why They Matter [Video]

ADHD is everywhere in the media, but we are still getting it wrong in how ADHD shows up in women. Watch this video blog to learn more.

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Mental Health Care Deserves More Than AI Therapy

Have you found yourself turning to chatGPT for therapy? This blog explored why AI therapy is tempting, but it can't replace a real therapist.

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Helicopter Parenting: 5 Ways to Not Be an Overprotective Parent

Worried about being an overprotective parent? Read this blog to learn how to keep your kids safe without being a helicopter parent.

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How to Stop People-Pleasing and Perfectionism from Controlling Your Life

Do you struggle with perfectionism? This blog teaches us how to stop people pleasing and why honoring our needs improves relationships.

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From Slavery to Systemic Racism: How Racial Trauma Impacts Black Mental Health

Racial trauma is not just a present-day issue. This blog teaches us how the historical roots of slavery have led to systemic racism.

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Grief During the Holidays: How to Navigate Grief in a Season of Joy

Are you experiencing a loss and struggling to find joy this holiday season? Read this blog to learn about grief during the holidays.

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Holiday Budgeting Tips: How to Enjoy the Season Without the Financial Stress

Do the holidays make you more stressed than merry? Read this blog to learn holiday budgeting tips to reduce your financial stress.

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race-based trauma and body image

5 Ways to Heal Body Image From Race-Based Trauma [Video]

This video blog explores the long-term effects of race-based trauma on body image and how we can begin to heal.

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Beyond the Bedroom: Nonsexual and Physical Touch in Relationships

Physical touch in relationships does not always have to be sexual. Learn how nonsexual touch can strengthen your relationship.

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Food & Your Mood: How Healthy Eating Boosts Your Mental Health

Did you know there is a connection between food and your mood? Read this blog to learn about how healthy eating can improve mental health.

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From Guilt to Shame: The Hidden Cost of Hurting Someone We Love [Video]

This video blog examines how holding onto guilt and shame after hurting someone you love can widen the gap between you.

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Marijuana and Mental Health: Finding Balance and Wellness

Have you ever wondered the impact marijuana has on your mental health? Read this blog to explore the benefits and consequences of marijuana.

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Do I Have ADHD? How to Recognize the Signs

Do you ever find yourself asking, "Do I have ADHD?" Read this blog to learn about the signs of ADHD and what to do if you think you have it.

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childhood emotional neglect

Invisible Wounds: How Emotional Neglect Shapes Mental Health [Video]

This video blog explored how emotional neglect in childhood impacts adult mental health and how we can move toward healing.

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5 Common Misconceptions About Bisexuality

Bisexuality is a commonly misunderstood sexuality. This blog explores the misconceptions about bisexuality and its stigma.

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Manage Your Post-Pandemic Social Anxiety

Many people suffer from social anxiety. The level of frequency, intensity, and duration differ for everyone. While social anxiety is common for many, some are experiencing social anxiety for the first time. Covid-19 has caused many different mental, physical, financial, and emotional challenges for individuals

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What Are The Early Signs of an Abusive Relationship? [Video]

What are the Early Signs of an Abusive Relationship [Transcript] Today, I will be talking about early signs of an abusive relationship. Before we jump into examples of abuse, I want to give quick definitions for emotional abuse and physical abuse. Please note that there

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What to Expect from EMDR Therapy

“The best way out is always through” – Robert Frost Have you considered Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy? If you have, this blog will provide you with some information of what to expect in EMDR therapy. You might have heard that EMDR includes

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Why is Cheating So Hurtful? Understanding Infidelity

Have you ever looked at your partner and thought to yourself, “I hope they never cheat on me”? Infidelity has always been an unfortunate symptom of decisions led by complex emotions. Statistics show that cheating within romantic relationships is not specific to any gender, age

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How to Move Towards Security in a Relationship [Video]

How to Move Towards Security in a Relationship [Transcript] You may be wondering: what does security in a relationship mean? First and foremost, it means trusting that your relationship can provide you with what you need. This includes needs such as safety, reliability, and consistency.

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The Relationship Between Suppressed Emotions and Depression

Depression is often a misunderstood concept. Many people can identify the symptoms, such as low mood, fatigue, apathy, a sense of hopelessness, and lack of motivation. However, the underlying cause of depressive symptoms can sometimes be hard to pin down. There is a tendency to

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Understanding Implicit Bias

Academics and social justice leaders have been researching and discussing implicit bias for the last 30 years. Specifically, they have looked at ways of understanding implicit bias and its impact on marginalized groups. However, only recently has the impact of implicit bias started to gain

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How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner

How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner [Transcript] In today’s video blog, we’re going to be discussing the four tips in preparing for sex talk with your partner. I want to start by saying that sex is a really big part of a relationship.

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Beyond Talk: Exploring Play in Therapy

Play is vital to life. It is a sign of health. Its absence can indicate illness. But what is play? It is a word we use frequently but may find difficult to define. Try coming up with a loose definition for yourself for a moment

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What is cPTSD?

If you have ever seen a small c in front of the letters PTSD, you may have wondered “what is cPTSD?” cPTSD stands for complex post traumatic stress disorder. It is a more severe form of PTSD and describes a lived experience of surviving repeated

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