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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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What is Addiction and Why Do We Get Addicted to Substances?

Addiction is a confusing and devastating experience for everyone. Read this blog to learn why we get addicted to substances, and how to help.

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How to Safely Leave an Abusive Relationship

Making the decision to end an abusive relationship takes courage. Read this blog to learn how to safely leave an abusive relationship.

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Handling Microaggressions: When You See Something, Say Something

Have you heard a microaggression but didn't know how to respond? Keep reading to learn how to handle microaggressions.

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How Parents Can Support Identity Development During Adolescence

As parents, we must support our children's identity development. Read this blog to learn how to encourage your child's sense of self!

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When Faith Hurts: Identifying and Naming Religious Trauma

Have you had an adverse religious experience? Read this blog to learn how to manage your religious trauma and move toward healing.

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How to Meditate: Finding the Practice That Fits You

Meditation is everywhere these days—from subway ads promoting the latest meditation app to the ten quiet minutes at the end of a yoga class, or even a New York Times article proclaiming it as the key to happiness. But many of us don’t know how to meditate. Maybe you’ve dabbled in it yourself: sitting on… Continue reading How to Meditate: Finding the Practice That Fits You

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Have a Positive Relationship With Your Mind: The Art of Assuming Love [Video]

In this video, psychotherapist Rian Bodner explores the concept of creating a positive relationship with your negative mind through a practice called “The Art of Assuming Love.” The sympathetic nervous system wires our brains with a negativity bias—activating our built-in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response to protect us.This often leads us to misinterpret others’… Continue reading Have a Positive Relationship With Your Mind: The Art of Assuming Love [Video]

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Can Marijuana Help My Mental Health?

Have you ever wondered how your marijuana use is impacting your mental health? Read this blog to improve your relationship with marijuana.

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Responding Not Reacting: How to Respond When Called Racist

It can be very uncomfortable being called out for racism. This blog explores ways to respond with openness and compassion.

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Sleep Well, Live Well: Enhancing Mental Health Through Better Sleep Hygiene

Do you struggle with getting good sleep and notice negative impacts on your mental health? Read this blog to learn better sleep hygiene.

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The Evolution of Anxiety: How 2 Million Years Shaped Your Mind

Have you ever been anxious for seemingly small things? This blog explains how evolution has shaped how we experience anxiety today.

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3 Ways the Erotic Blueprint Will Improve Your Sex Life

Do you want to better understand your sexuality? This blog explores how to use the erotic blueprint to increase pleasure and satisfaction.

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When Loss Lingers: How to Recognize Ambiguous Loss [Video]

Have you experienced a loss without closure? Watch this video blog to learn how to navigate ambiguous loss and find ways to heal.

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How Will I Know if Therapy is Working For Me? [Video]

Are you feeling stuck in your therapy? Watch this video blog to identify if your therapy is working and what to do if it's not!

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Thriving in Polyamorous Relationships: What You Really Need to Know

Are you interested in polyamory but don't know where to start? This blog explores how to be successful in your polyamorous relationship.

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How Apps Have Changed LGBTQ+ Dating

Online dating used to be considered something for middle-aged singles who couldn’t get dates the old fashioned way. Since the advent of dating apps, however, seemingly everyone is looking online. This phenomenon is not exclusive to the US. Global usership of dating apps has increased

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How do I stay connected to my adult children?

At what point does our job as parents become easier? Some would argue that the hardest stages are when our children are younger. They require the utmost attention, love, affection. And don’t even get me started on the psychoanalytic developmental life stages – talk about

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Dating with Social Anxiety: Using Pre-Date Tips to Date with Ease

Going on a date can feel like you are embarking on the most intimate interview of all time. It can feel awkward, physically and emotionally uncomfortable, and very vulnerable. If you are dating with social anxiety, these sensations can feel even more intense. Social anxiety

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What Should I Expect from Substance Abuse Treatment?

The point at which one decides they are ready for substance abuse treatment varies from person to person. Some enter treatment after reflecting on the ways alcohol or substance use is detracting from their quality of life. They may notice their drinking or drug use

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What is Anticipatory Grief?

When we think of grief, we often conjure an image of someone feeling deep sadness after a loved one has died. We picture the funeral, the wake, sitting shiva, spreading ashes, observing important anniversaries, and so on. But for many people, grieving begins long before

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Racism and Mental Health: Using Self-Compassion to Fight Racism

March 2020 marked such a significant time of change. The whole world plunged into a collective health crisis. At the same time, the world was also plunged into a socio-cultural crisis propelled through racism. Xenophobic violence and discrimination has always been a current issue within

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