Coping Mechanisms: What’s Missing from Your Toolbox?

Coping Mechanisms: What’s Missing from Your Toolbox?

Imagine you’re cooking, and the pan catches fire. You’d react, right? You’d either grab the flaming pan and rush outside with it. You’d smother it. You’d grab the fire extinguisher. You’d do something. Yet oftentimes, when our brain starts running away with us, many...
How Does Your Generation Date?

How Does Your Generation Date?

Romantic relationships are molded by the broader views of society, and the last few generations have each had unique coming of age experiences. The slew of norms, roles, and expectations (many of which are now viewed as outdated, restrictive – even silly) are...
How to Stop Negative Thoughts

How to Stop Negative Thoughts

Thoughts are powerful. Maybe you’ve noticed – the more negative they are, the more they command your attention. Studies suggest that around 80% of scenarios that replay in the average person’s brain are negative. In fact, the reason you’re here today is partially...
How Do You Know Therapy is Working?

How Do You Know Therapy is Working?

There’s no doubt about it, therapy can be tough.  But like all challenges that lead to growth and well-being, it’s worth it. It makes all the difference in your quality of life, which is powerful. Something no one should take lightly or be dismissive of.Therapy...
What a Couples Therapist Wants You to Know About Relationships

What a Couples Therapist Wants You to Know About Relationships

Couples counselors are observant. They’re watching the two of you… in session anyway. They’re interpreting what’s is (and isn’t) said. Cueing into things like interruption, body language, tender touches on the shoulder – or lack thereof.  And after seeing couples...