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 talk about it as a “chemical imbalance.” This is a… Continue reading The Relationship Between Suppressed Emotions and Depression
Being in a relationship with someone who has a trauma history can be uniquely challenging at times. In many cases, individuals who experience trauma may behave in ways that are hard for their partner to understand. For instance, they may escalate quickly to anger, express distrust, experience panic attacks, or become disengaged. Because trauma can… Continue reading Trauma and Relationships: How to Help a Partner with a Trauma History
As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety is normal. Many people are feeling worried, afraid, or are struggling with boredom and isolation. Loss of income, disconnection from social support networks, and other factors make it difficult for us to rely on our usual sources of stability and comfort. As therapists, we want to help address… Continue reading Ask a Therapist: How to Manage Mental Health During a Pandemic [Video]
Trauma triggers are a well-researched phenomenon. However, the word “triggered” can make people uncomfortable. For some, to say that a person is “triggered” is a shorthand way of saying that they are weak, dramatic, and far-too-sensitive. This common misuse can have devastating impacts for those suffering from post-traumatic stress and trauma-related disorders. For this reason,… Continue reading What is a Trauma Trigger?
We tend to place a high value on the concept of gratitude – and for good reason. Research suggests that practicing gratitude can be an effective way to reduce anxiety and depression by intentionally holding positive information in focus. While there are a number of studied benefits of gratitude, there may be some unintended consequences… Continue reading How to Be Grateful Without Ignoring How You Feel
Find this video helpful?We would love for you to pass it along! Email | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | LinkedIn Ask a Therapist: Dealing with Family During the Holidays [Transcript] How do I deal with getting annoyed or frustrated with family members? My first thought about this is to validate this for yourself. It makes a lot of sense that you may… Continue reading Ask a Therapist: Dealing with Family During the Holidays [Video]
You’ve likely heard that in life you must accept the things you cannot change. Often you might hear this sentiment expressed around situations outside of your control, such as past events, the behaviors of others, or unforeseen circumstances such as illness, job loss, or death. In theory, acceptance is the most constructive way to move… Continue reading The Difference Between Acceptance and Resignation
Using Your Attachment Style to Recognize Patterns in Relationships [Transcript] Many different kinds of relationships can be impacted by your attachment style. If you are new to the theory of attachment, you might (very understandably) be wondering “what is attachment?” Attachment refers to the kinds of strategies that we use within our interpersonal relationships in… Continue reading Using Your Attachment Style to Recognize Patterns in Relationships [Video]
Fight, Flight & Freeze: A Different Way to Look at Depression and Anxiety [Transcript] Typically when we talk about depression and anxiety we think about their differences. Individuals who are in a depressed state may have low energy, feel hopeless, and generally slowed down. Anxiety, on the other hand, is characterized by high stress, panic, racing… Continue reading Fight, Flight & Freeze: A Different Way to Look at Depression and Anxiety [Video]
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