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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!

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Understanding the Complexities of Eating Disorders

Uncover the impact of eating disorders on mental and physical health. Explore the nuances of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.

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Behind the Smile: Navigating High Functioning Depression

You never know what someone is going through and what is behind their smile. Read this blog to learn the signs of high functioning depression.

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How to Deal With a Breakup: The Art of a Healthy Goodbye

Are you going through or preparing for a breakup? Read this blog to learn how to break up well and cope with the loss.

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Speak with Confidence: Public Speaking Tips

Do you have a fear of public speaking? Read this blog to learn public speaking tips and overcome this fear.

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Why We Need to Listen More and Give Less Advice [Video]

This video blog explores why we need to give less advice. It teaches us the power of listening and how to be an active listener.

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Grief & Loss: Understanding the Purpose of Grieving

Have you experienced loss and the painful experience of grief? This blog helps us understand grief, why we experience it, and how to cope.

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Understanding Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression is frequently misunderstood or stigmatized. This blog explores the signs of PPD and how to approach treatment.

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Every Body is a Beach Body: Navigating Body Image During the Summer

Are you having a difficult time with your body image this summer? This blog shows us how to let go of expectations and improve our body image.

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Emotions 101: What Are Emotions? [Video]

Do you ever feel confused by your emotions? This video blog gives us the basics of emotions and answers the question, "What are emotions?"

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The Wisdom of Trauma: How Hard Times Change Your Brain

Have you experienced trauma and struggled to heal? This blog explores how trauma changes the brain to reduce stigma and encourage healing.

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Tips for Improving Social Anxiety

Do you struggle with social anxiety? Read this blog to learn tips for improving social anxiety through wellness practices.

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Signs of Avoidance Anxiety [Video]

Do you find yourself avoiding tasks? This video blog explores signs of avoidance anxiety and how to break the cycle.

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How Can I Begin a Meditation Practice?

Have you wanted to meditate but don't know where to start? This blog teaches you how to start your own meditation practice.

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Overcoming Dating Anxiety: How to Enjoy Dating Again [Video]

Do you experience dating anxiety? Watch this video blog to learn how to enjoy dating and cope with the fear of rejection!

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The Weight of Self-Image: Anxiety, Depression, and Body Image

Do you struggle with your body image? Read this blog to know what factors contribute to body image issues and tips for body positivity!

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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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