LGBTQ+ Struggle with Mental Health is Largely Due to Minority Stress
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- Feb 27
- 5 min
Attachment Anxiety and its Childhood Origins
"Attachment anxiety" arises when we sense that there is either too much distance between ourselves and our loved ones or, on the other...
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- Feb 4
- 3 min
How Does Childhood Trauma Impact Development? (And How Do We Stop the Cycle)?
It’s estimated that 1 in 7 children are impacted by abuse and neglect each year (and that number is likely very under-reported)*. While...
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- Jan 12
- 4 min
What is Exposure Therapy and How Does it Reduce Anxiety?
Fears and anxieties can greatly impact a person's life. Someone with an intense fear of flying might avoid taking a job where they may...
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- Nov 19, 2022
- 3 min
What is Intergenerational Trauma and How Does it Work?
Intergenerational trauma refers to the “handing down” of traumatic after-effects. Find out more!
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- Jul 12, 2022
- 3 min
How To Change from "Doormat" to "Dominant"
When asked to pile more on our plates, it’s much easier just to say yes. Or is it…? Often, actions to avoid conflict reduce tension in...
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- Apr 18, 2022
- 3 min
How to Escape the Insomnia Epidemic
Insomnia is an epidemic in western cultures. Learn some insights and tips for improving your sleep to boost your mental health
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- Mar 8, 2022
- 3 min
Stress: How Understanding Your Natural Response Can Help to Improve Performance and Reduce Suffering
Understand the body's natural stress response, chronic stress, and anxiety
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- Jan 31, 2022
- 2 min
Tips for Thawing those Winter Blues
Is your mood ring blue this winter? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a collection of depressive, and often anxious, symptoms that...
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- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
A Quick Holiday Survival Guide for Connecting with Family without Disconnecting from Ourselves
For many of us, the holiday season is rife with compulsory contact with our families of origin. Whether you consider the events of the...
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- Sep 23, 2021
- 3 min
REAL Self-Care: Beyond the Superficial
Real self-care tips to improve mental health
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- Aug 8, 2021
- 3 min
Does Online Therapy Work?
If you’re like many people, you may be wondering if teletherapy (or “online therapy”) is as effective as traditional, in person...
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- Jun 10, 2021
- 3 min
Why You Need an LGBTQ Affirmative Therapist
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Affirmative Therapy (Definition): “the integration of knowledge and awareness by the...
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- Feb 13, 2021
- 2 min
Relationship Status: Master or Disaster?
With the divorce rate as high as it is (an estimated 40-50% of all first marriages), it’s only natural that we should look for some...
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- Jan 21, 2021
- 2 min
Mental Health Goals for the New Year
For many, the month of January is a time for establishing fresh new goals and directions for the year ahead. People often create New Year...
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- Jan 21, 2021
- 1 min
The Art and Science of Self-Reflection
Naikan is a Japanese word meaning “seeing oneself with the mind’s eye." Though developed in the 1940s, Naikan therapy is still very...
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- Jan 14, 2021
- 3 min
What to Expect During Your First Therapy Session
Entering therapy (especially for the first time) can feel intimidating or even scary. We understand! It is not easy to try something new...
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